3.1.1 Quizizz

Health care experts who study trends in health issues in populations and deploy public announcements, education initiatives, and protocols to protect the health of the nation.

• epidemiologists

• dermatologists

• medical examiners

• immunologist

A disease perpetually present in a community or population within a specific geographic area. For example, malaria in parts of Africa, South America, and Asia

• endemic

• pandemic

• outbreak

A sudden increase in the occurrence of a disease in a localized area.

• endemic

• pandemic

• outbreak

An epidemic that has spread across several countries or continents and affects a large number of people.

• endemic

• pandemic

• outbreak

The situation at Garcia Newgard Memorial Hospital (GNMH) is a(n):

• outbreak

• endemic

• pandemic

What was the most common symptom more than HALF of the 11 patients were experiencing?

• respiratory issues

• rash

• urinary tract infection

• vomiting