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haleyc112

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With the increase in chronic disease, epidemiologists realized the necessity of looking beyond single agents toward a multifactorial etiology. What does this imply?
 
  1. Genetics and molecular structure of disease is paramount.
  2. Single organisms that cause a disease such as cholera must be studied in more detail.
  3. Focus should be on the factors or combinations and levels of factors contributing to disease.
  4. The recent rise in infectious disease is the main focus.

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An epidemic occurs when the rate of disease, injury, or other condition exceeds the usual level of that condition. Which of the following would be considered an epidemic?
 
  1. Bird flu in China
  2. Adult obesity in the United States
  3. An isolated case of smallpox in Africa
  4. The nursing shortage in the United States


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jul 8, 2018
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