• 1. Put epidemiology in context

• 2. Demonstrate the basics of an epidemiological approach

Epidemiological Approach

*‘The study of the distribution and determinants

of health related states or events in specified populations – and the application of this study to the control of health problems’*

Last’s Dictionary of Epidemiology 1995

• 3. Use this framework to provide epidemiological information about coronary heart disease
• 4. Demonstrate the relevance to clinical practice

allows for data statistics to be followed asnd tracked alongside medical interventions etc and allows for corrolation/comparison of treatments and/or risk factors relating to medical problems

Multiple Choice Question

Which of the following best describes the epidemiological approach?

A. The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations B. The study of medical interventions and their effectiveness in treating health problems C. The study of the correlation between risk factors and medical problems D. The study of clinical practice and its relevance to epidemiology

Please select the correct answer by writing the corresponding letter (A, B, C, or D) inside the brackets: [A]

Multiple Choice Question

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Guillain-Barré syndrome?

A. Bilateral facial weakness B. Ascending muscle weakness C. Blurred vision and diplopia D. Intermittent muscle spasms

Please select the correct answer by writing the corresponding letter (A, B, C, or D) inside the brackets: [B]