Thomas Malthus
Thomas Malthus
Coffee won't prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Thomas Malthus, a British economist, suggested in his 1798 work "An Essay on the Principle of Population" that population growth is limited by resources and that famine, disease, and war are natural checks to prevent population from endlessly growing beyond available resources.
Time-to-live (TTL)
Vaccines, such Fluvax, can prevent viral disease.
Epidemiologists study the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in specific populations. They investigate how diseases spread, analyze risk factors, and develop strategies to prevent or control outbreaks.
A veterinary epidemiologist works to track outbreaks of disease in animals, both in the United States and around the world. This work helps to control, eradicate and prevent diseases in vulnerable animal populations.
Disease diffusion refers to the spread of a disease from an initial source to other individuals or populations. It can occur through various means such as direct contact, respiratory droplets, or contaminated objects. Understanding how diseases diffuse is crucial for implementing strategies to control and prevent their spread.
No, it helps to prevent disease.
Tetanus does not prevent a disease; it is a disease.
Prophy means "to prevent disease". For example a dental prophy is a teeth cleaning done to prevent disease.
Epidemiologists study the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations. They investigate patterns and causes of diseases to prevent and control outbreaks, improve public health policies, and promote health and well-being in communities.