Define public health, morbidity, mortality, and epidemiology

What will be an ideal response?


Public health refers to the health of an entire population. "Morbidity is the incidence of disease in a population and is commonly used to trace the presence of a particular type of illness, such as influenza or diarrheal disease. Mortality is the incidence of death in a population. Epidemiology is the study of the presence, distribution, and control of disease in populations."

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Mongolia is an example of a ____________________, a small country located between two larger ones.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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