The Study of Factors and Mechanisms of Disease Frequency and Spread

question 32

Multiple Choice

The study of factors and mechanisms of disease frequency and spread within a population is known as:

• A)Immunology
• B)Pathology
• C)Epidemiology
• D)Etiology

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Definitions:

SUTA

SUTA, or State Unemployment Tax Act, is a taxation mechanism in the United States that mandates employers to pay a tax to fund unemployment benefits for workers who lose their jobs.

FICA-Social Security

The portion of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax that funds the Social Security program, providing benefits for retirees and disabled individuals.

FICA-Medicare

A federal tax in the United States deducted from employees' paychecks to fund the Medicare program, which provides health coverage to eligible elderly and disabled individuals.

Employee Federal Income Taxes

Taxes withheld from employees' salaries by employers to pay to the federal government.