What Is Epidemiology

question 113

Multiple Choice

What is epidemiology?

• A) a form of psychotherapy
• B) the study of the role of genes in mental illness
• C) the study of the distribution of a disorder in a population
• D) the exploration of what forms of treatment are most effective

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Definitions:

Infection

The presence of a pathogen in or on the body.

Heat

A form of energy that is transferred between systems or objects with different temperatures, flowing from the hotter object to the cooler one.

Redness

A condition characterized by the reddening of the skin or other body parts, often indicating inflammation or irritation.

Contusion

A closed wound, or bruise.