Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Epidemiology

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of epidemiology?

• A) The science of tracking the occurrence and distribution of diseases
• B) The relative number of deaths resulting from a particular disease
• C) Identification of a specific disease through evaluation of signs and symptoms
• D) The global search for emerging diseases

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Definitions:

Crude Oil

A natural, unrefined petroleum product composed of hydrocarbon deposits and other organic materials.

Distillation

A process of separating components from a liquid mixture by selective boiling and condensation, commonly used in the purification of water, alcohol, and chemicals.

Hydrocarbon

is an organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon atoms, commonly found in fossil fuels and as the basis of various organic substances.

Petroleum

A naturally occurring liquid found beneath the Earth's surface that can be refined into fuel and various chemical products.