There Has Been an Increase in the Number of Epidemiologic

question 3

Multiple Choice

There has been an increase in the number of epidemiologic studies reported in medical journals because:

• A) they interest the public and physicians concerned with preventive medicine.
• B) infectious diseases are predominant in U.S. society.
• C) it is relatively easy to investigate risk factors through experiments.
• D) All are correct.

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Definitions:

Racketeer Influenced

Pertains to activities or operations that are influenced or controlled by individuals involved in organized crime, often leading to illegal business practices.

White-Collar Crime

Non-violent crime committed by individuals or corporations in the course of their professional lives, often involving fraud or theft.

RICO Act

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, a federal law designed to combat organized crime in the United States by enabling extended penalties for acts performed as part of a criminal organization.

Probable Cause

A reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed, necessary for certain legal actions like search warrants.