An epidemiologist is gathering data to determine which factors may lead to disease. Which of the following data will be gathered? (Select all that apply.)
a. Demographic characteristics
b. Disease characteristics
c. Geographic data
d. Health protection measures taken
e. Length of the disease process
f.
When disease struck the area
ANS: A, C, F
The person-place-time model suggests epidemiologists examine demographic characteristics of the community (person characteristics), geographic or environmental factors (place), and common time factors (timeâ€"or when the disease struck). Disease characterstics, health protection measures taken, and length of the disease process are not used when determining which factors may lead to disease.
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