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Epidemiology Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The development of mesothelioma is a dreaded consequence of exposure to asbestos. Asbestos-related mesothelioma is characterized by
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ~10% lifetime risk with heavy exposure; B (no synergy), C (fiber type matters), D (~30-40 years) false.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements about the relationship between religion and suicide in the U.S. is true?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Religious affiliation lowers risk; specifics vary.
Question 3 of 5
Population-based epidemiologic surveys in the U.S. using standardized diagnostic interviews have been conducted among adults ages 18 and over. According to the responses to these surveys, which of the following statements is true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ~5% past 6 months; A (depression), C (most untreated), D (anxiety broader) false.
Question 4 of 5
Which variables might you include in characterizing the outbreak described in Question 7 by person? (Choose one wrong answer)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Food history (B), status (C), and symptoms (D) help characterize the outbreak by person. Age (A) is useful but not incorrect; however, the question seeks a wrong answer, and all are relevant here—assuming A as least critical for simplicity.
Question 5 of 5
The median is the value that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The median is the middle value, splitting the dataset into two equal halves.