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Epidemiology Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
International studies of cardiovascular disease have shown which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rates vary widely (e.g., Japan low, U.S. high); no single pattern fits.
Question 2 of 5
Though much is still unknown about adult-onset diabetes mellitus, constitutional and environmental factors associated with an increased incidence of the disease include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Occupation isn’t a risk; others are.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following substances is causally associated with pneumoconiosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dust (e.g., silica, coal) causes pneumoconiosis.
Question 4 of 5
Loss of hearing due to exposure to noise depends upon all the following factors EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atonality isn’t a factor; others are.
Question 5 of 5
The highest prevalence of alcoholism is found among residents of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urban centers have highest rates.