NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE

HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The study of disease in human populations is
A
epidemiology
B
toxicology
C
a dose-response relationship
D
risk assessment
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems (1).

Detailed explanation-2: -Epidemiology. Epidemiology is the method used to find the causes of health outcomes and diseases in populations. In epidemiology, the patient is the community and individuals are viewed collectively.

Detailed explanation-3: -Population and epidemiology studies involve studying the health of populations-both at specific time points and over longer periods of time-to uncover patterns, trends, and outcomes that may be applicable to the general population.

Detailed explanation-4: -Epidemiologic studies are the foundation for disease control and prevention through tracking the prevalence of the disease, characterizing the natural history, and identifying determinants or causes of the disease. . It defines risk factors for a disease and targets for preventive medicine.

Detailed explanation-5: -Epidemiology is the study of how often diseases occur in different groups of people and why. Epidemiological information is used to plan and evaluate strategies to prevent illness and as a guide to the management of patients in whom disease has already developed.

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