Question

In lay epidemiology, who is considered to be the expert on illness?

a. the person that is ill

b. the physician

c. the family

d. the epidemiologist

Answer 1

Lay epidemiology is a term used to describe the process through which lay individuals understand and interpret health risks . If is seen as a barrier to public health when the public disbelieves on fails to act upon public health messages . We propose that there are two elements to lay epidemiology: i) empirical beliefs about the nature of illness and ii) values about the place of health and risks to health in a good life . effective public health must engage with both elements. such engagement would involve attempting to change the public's empirical beliefs and values . This ios of concern particularly in a context in which the lay voice is increasingly respected . However, we argue that, empirical the lay voice should