1- Which of the below criteria is not required for a determinant to be a risk fa

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Question

1- Which of the below criteria is not required for a determinant to be a risk factor for a health outcome?

Increased exposure increases probability of acquiring a specific disease

less exposure decreased probability of acquiring a specific disease

risk factors must precede disease onset

2- Epidemiologic measures can provide the following type of information:

A)Frequency of disease or condition

B)Association between exposure and disease

C)Strength of relationship between exposure and disease

D)All of these are correct.

observed association not due to error- (selection bias, measurement of exposure, etc.)

all of the above are required

ANSWER

1. Criteria not required for a determinant of risk factors for a health outcome is

* risk factors must precede disease onset.

Risk factors can affect the heath outcome after occurance of disease.

2.D. all of the above information about epidemiological measures are correct.