In a 2015 epidemiological investigation, researchers found that antibiotic use in infancy may increase the risk of asthma and wheezing in children. Which of the following functions/objectives of epidemiology is most likely addressed by this study?
A. Provide the foundation for developing public policy & regulatory decisions.
B. Assess and monitor the extent of disease (disease burden) in the community.
C. Assessment of etiological and risk factors of disease (etiology and risk assessment).
D. Evaluation of programs and policies
#. The correct option is C. Assessment of etiological and risk factors of disease (etiology and risk assessment). Because they are providing the details about the use of antibiotics in infancy cause asthma and wheezing in children . It is a risk factor which could cause asthma in children
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