Question

Which of the following epidemiology functions/objectives is best addressed by a study documenting that childhood asthma prevalence in the US more than doubled from 1980 to the mid-1990s?

A. Assess and monitor the extent of disease (disease burden) in the community.

B. Assessment of etiological and risk factors of disease (etiology and risk assessment).

C. Evaluation

D. Provide the foundation for developing public policy & regulatory decisions.

Answer 1

Ang: childhood asthma prevalance in US : 1. It is recorded that more than 25 million Americans have asthma. =) of these 7.7% of adults and 84 % children : => The reasons why these asthma increases in these areas are more respiratory infections and colds, more exposure to cold air or sudden temperature change. => Cigarette smoke, also cause damage to lungs .

(A) >> The extent of disease in these community has been increased becauses of certain reasons. => These asthma which if not treated may be fatal too. damage to lungs (B) ay Risk factors includes and respiratory tract. . =) These may cause life - to adults but also only threat to not for childreng. (C)=yJt can be evaluated by examining nose , throat. - By examining the skin for any signs of allergic "conditions. (D) => Government policies should be implemented inorder to made asthma to decrease.