Epidemiology — Flashcards

Randomization can be done in a stratified manner where randomization is done within _____ in order to ensure equal balance in number of treatment and control subjects throughout the study

HHV-8 has a higher incidence in _____ or Mediterranean males, as well as African populations

Increased prevalence results in _____ negative predictive value

Time elapsed from initial exposure or pathogenic insult to clinical manifestation of disease is known as:- _____ period in infectious disease - latent period in noncommunicable chronic diseases

Development of an effective treatment for disease causes _____ incidence and decreased prevalence

Selection bias, most commonly a type of _____, can be reduced via concealment

-thalassemia is most commonly seen in individuals of _____ or Mediterranean descent

_____ is ~ equal to the pretest probability

Development of an effective vaccine for disease causes _____ incidence and decreased prevalence

Length time bias can be reduced via a randomized controlled trial that assigns subjects to the _____ or to no screening