Social Epidemiology Is the Study of

question 23

Multiple Choice

Social epidemiology is the study of

• A)how contaminated foodstuffs, such as peanut butter that contains salmonella, are distributed throughout the country.
• B)the social effects of rapid technological change, such as the Internet or automobile.
• C)the spread of social phenomena, such as poverty, teen pregnancy, or crime, though a society's population.
• D)how health and disease are distributed throughout a society's population.

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Definitions:

Proton Pump Inhibitor

A class of drugs that reduce stomach acid production by blocking the enzyme in the stomach wall that produces acid.

Nasogastric (NG)

Pertaining to a tube inserted through the nose into the stomach for feeding or drainage.

Feeding Tube

A medical device used to provide nutrition to individuals who cannot obtain nutrition by mouth, are unable to swallow safely, or need nutritional supplementation.

Narcotic

A class of substances that produce analgesia and CNS depressant effects, which can lead to dependence and addiction.