Which of the following identifies the measures of epidemiology? A - HSC - SSCE Personal Development and Physical Education - Question 2 - 2020 - Paper 1

Epidemiology is the study of how diseases affect the health and illness of populations. Key measures in epidemiology include:

• Infant mortality: A key indicator reflecting the health of a population, especially in public health contexts.
• Mortality: The incidence of death within a population, essential for understanding the impact of health interventions.
• Morbidity: Refers to the incidence of diseases or health conditions, also a crucial measure in assessing health status.

Given these definitions, the option that correctly identifies the measures of epidemiology is:

B. Infant mortality; life expectancy, morbidity, mortality.