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An epidemiologist wanting to know what caused severe diarrhea and vomiting in several people at a local banquet would be using:
 
  a. Descriptive epidemiology
  b. Analytic epidemiology
  c. Distribution
  d. Determinants

Question 2

Which population is most likely to be affected by poverty?
 
  a. Women
  b. Men
  c. Two-parent families
  d. Adoptive families



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Answer to Question 1

B
Analytic epidemiology is directed toward understanding the etiology of the disease.

Answer to Question 2

A
Women are more likely to be affected by poverty than other population groups.



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