Author Question: Which of the following statements best define epidemiological transition? a. A change from ... (Read 28 times)

DyllonKazuo · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following statements best define epidemiological transition?

a. A change from morbidity due to a particular infectious disease to a different infectious disease
b. A change from mainly infectious diseases to chronic diseases
c. A change in infectious diseases caused by a difference in agent, host, or environment
d. A change in life spans of various age groups in a specific country

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes how the United States compares with other countries on infant mortality rate?

a. Best of all the industrialized nations
b. About in the middle of the industrialized nations
c. Near the bottom of the industrialized nations
d. Gradually improving among the industrialized nations

asdfasdf · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Many developed countries experienced an epidemiological transition from having an infectious disease profile to having a chronic disease profile and are now plagued by chronic diseases. Once plagued with high rates of infectious disease, developed countries significantly reduce high mortality rates from these diseases through improved sanitation, nutrition, and immunization and improved health care. Most developed countries have a more stable economy and a wide range of industrial and technological development. These countries experience an epidemiological transition. The other statements do not define epidemiological transition.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The United States ranks a dismal 27th in infant mortality behind most other industrialized nations, including Japan, Sweden, Spain, Hong Kong, Italy, France, and Canada. Fifty years ago, the United States ranked 12th. The gap in infant mortality between the United States and other nations has occurred in spite of the United States' comparatively high per capita spending on health care and technological advancements.