[Campbell Biology P.921] Based on Steffanie Strathdee's explanation, which of the following ... | Practice Question

Based on Steffanie Strathdee's explanation, which of the following best describes the scope of epidemiology?

  • A: Studying only individual dietary and behavioral patterns.
  • B: Focusing exclusively on infectious diseases and global pandemics.
  • C: Analyzing risk factors and patterns, including individual, social, political, and economic forces.
  • D: Primarily conducting laboratory experiments on tissue cultures to identify pathogens.

Explanation

The text explicitly states: 'Epidemiology involves studying risk factors and patterns, not just at an individual level, like what people eat and how they behave, but also the social, political, and economic forces that drive those behaviors.'