An Epidemiologist Has Written a Summary of a Food Poisoning

question 21

Multiple Choice

An epidemiologist has written a summary of a food poisoning outbreak, including its cause and ways to prevent it from occurring in the future. Which of the following best describes what has been done?

• A) Analytic epidemiology
• B) Descriptive epidemiology
• C) Prospective cohort study
• D) Retrospective cross-sectional survey

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Definitions:

Resources

Assets, materials, or other assets that are available to an individual, organization, or country, used to function effectively and achieve objectives.

Hindrance

An obstacle or barrier that prevents progress or makes it difficult for something to be achieved.

Stressor

Any physical or psychological factor that causes stress or tension in an individual.

Political Environments

The external conditions and factors within the political sphere that influence individuals, businesses, and organizations.