In your own words, describe the science of epidemiology. What role do epidemiologists play in public health? (100-word

SC246-3: Investigate the impact of disease-causing microorganisms on human health.

Short Answer Exercise- Epidemiology

Answer each prompt using complete sentences supported by research. Word count requirements for each question are listed below.

1. In your own words, describe the science of epidemiology. What role do epidemiologists play in public health? (100-word minimum)
2. Define the term endemic. What does it mean if a disease is endemic in a population, what does that mean? List one example of an endemic disease in the U.S. (200-word minimum) 
3. Define the term epidemic. What does it mean if a disease is declared an epidemic in a population? List one example of a disease that has been classified as an epidemic in the U.S. (200-word minimum)
4. Define the term ‘pandemic’. What does it mean if a disease is declared a pandemic in a population? List one example of a disease that has been classified as a pandemic in the world. (200-word minimum)