Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-The usual, sustained occurrence of a disease in a population
A)endemic
B)epidemic
C)epidemiology
D)pandemic
E)primary prevention
F)public health
G)public health problems
H)secondary prevention
I)tertiary prevention

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Endemic refers to the usual, sustained occurrence of a disease in a population.

Answer: B
 Epidemic refers to the sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in a population.

Answer: C
 Epidemiology is the study of the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in a defined population.

Answer: D
 Pandemic refers to an epidemic that has spread across a large region, such as multiple continents or worldwide.

Answer: E
 Primary prevention refers to measures taken to prevent a disease or injury from occurring in the first place, such as vaccination or health education programs.

Answer: F
 Public health is the science and art of promoting and protecting the health of communities through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, and individuals.

Answer: G
 Public health problems refer to health conditions or situations that affect a large number of people within a population or community.

Answer: H
 Secondary prevention refers to measures taken to detect and treat a disease or injury early, when it is more easily treatable and has not yet caused severe damage or complications.

Answer: I
 Tertiary prevention refers to measures taken to treat and manage a disease or injury that has already caused significant damage, in order to prevent further disability or complications.

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