Define "Rational Public

question 117

Essay

Define "rational public."

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Definitions:

Epidemiologists

Scientists who study the distribution, determinants, and deterrence of health and disease conditions in defined populations, aiming to control health problems.

General Population

The total population or society that is not segmented by any particular criteria, such as disease status, employment, or other.

Attack Rate

The percentage of an at-risk population that contracts a disease during a specified time period.

Influenza

An acute viral infection that affects the respiratory system, causing fever, headache, and severe malaise, among other symptoms; also known as the flu.