Epidemiology is

A) a method of applying primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention in a community setting.
B) concerned primarily with the empowerment of individuals in the of care their own health.
C) the study of the distribution and determinants of diseases in a specific population.
D) concerned only with life expectancy of humans.


Answer: C

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A) 300 students
B) 280 students
C) 290 students
D) 294 students
E) 286 students

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Joel, a 50-year-old male, has an LDL level of 220 mg/dl and no known history of cardiovascular disease. After six months of an exercise and nutrition program, his LDL level dropped to 190 mg/dl. To further reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease, his doctor may most likely recommend

A. taking omega-3 supplements. B. moderate-intensity statin therapy. C. PCSK9 inhibitor therapy. D. maintaining the exercise and nutrition program indefinitely.

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A) ?energy; vitality; depression; anxiety B) ?creativity; imagination; depression; aggression C) ?self-esteem; optimism; anxiety; stress D) ?intelligence; rationality; aggression; indecisiveness E) ?immunity; longevity; stress; emotionality

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