The Shift in Focus from Infectious Disease to Psychological Factors

question 27

Multiple Choice

The shift in focus from infectious disease to psychological factors has been called the

• A)second revolution in public health.
• B)first great regression in public health.
• C)first bifurcation in medicine and psychological care.
• D)modern movement toward disciplinary independence in health care.

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Definitions:

Racemic Mixture

A mixture containing equal amounts of two enantiomers, resulting in a substance that has no optical activity.

Meso Trans-1,2-Diol

A specific stereochemical form of a 1,2-diol where the compound has two identical chiral centers but is overall achiral because of symmetry, resulting in a meso compound.

Lasalocid A

A polyether antibiotic used as an anticoccidial agent and in veterinary medicine to control coccidiosis.

Coccidiostat

A chemical agent used to inhibit the growth of coccidia, protozoan parasites, often used in veterinary medicine to prevent coccidiosis.