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SAVANNAHHOOPER23 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

An epidemiologist has written a summary of a food poisoning outbreak, including its cause and ways to prevent it from occurring in the future. Which of the following best describes what has been done?

a. Analytic epidemiology
b. Descriptive epidemiology
c. Prospective cohort study
d. Retrospective cross-sectional survey

Question 2

Which of the following actions have been effective in reducing problems related to alcohol use? (Select all that apply.)

a. Abstinence education programs in elementary schools
b. Enforcement of ban on sales of alcohol to minors
c. Increased taxes on alcoholic beverages
d. Media campaigns that show unpleasant behaviors such as vomiting after drinking
e. Stringent laws on accurate labeling of alcoholic content in beverages
f.
Suggesting children be taught appropriate use of alcohol in the home

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
There are two principal types of epidemiology: (1) analytic epidemiology and (2) descriptive epidemiology. Descriptive epidemiology describes the amount and distribution of disease, which may suggest possible causes. These causes can then be confirmed or corrected through more advanced methods of research.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C
The prevalence of underage drinking declined significantly when states enacted the minimum legal drinking age of 21 years. The states with more stringent drinking laws have a lower prevalence of binge drinking. Enforcement of the legal drinking age, as well as enforcement of bans on sales of alcohol to minors, helps prevent underage drinking, as have increased excise taxes on alcoholic beverages.