An outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness from a food-borne pathogen is an example of a/an
1. Attack rate
2. Point epidemic
3. Secular trend
4. Event-related cluster
ANS: 2
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Which statement regarding the self-perception of the mentally ill regarding community acceptance is supported by research?
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