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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{3} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Chronic Disease Epidemiology}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Definition: The study of the distribution and determinants of chronic diseases and conditions in human populations, as well as the application of this knowledge to their prevention and control.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Latency Period: The time between exposure to a risk factor and the clinical development of a chronic illness. Chronic diseases, in contrast to infectious diseases, have a long latent phase that can last years or even decades.} \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 5) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Multifactorial Etiology: Multifactorial etiology refers to diseases or ailments that are caused by a collection of variables rather than a single one. Instead of a straightforward cause-and-effect link, these situations result from a complex combination of genetic, environmental, and behavioral variables.} \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 7) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Risk Factor : Is a behaviour , environmental exposure that increases the chance of a person developing an adverse health outcome. Ex Smoking is a risk factor for chronic conditions such as heart disease, stroke, and several cancers. Risk factors for chronic diseases are characterized as physical, chemical, and biological environments.} \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 7) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Latency periods for chronic diseases}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The time from exposure to disease for non communicable diseases ranges from minutes to years. Ex latency period for cancer, which is the time in which the pathology can occur, can be years. Lung cancer death associated with cigarette smoking is 20 - 25 years latency period.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 6) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{The Environment and Chronic Health Problems}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Physical Stress and Health, Chemicals and Health, Toxicokinetics, Biologic agents and health, The social environment and health} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Behaviour and Chronic Health Problems}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Smoking and Chronic Disease, Diet and Chronic Disease, Body Weight and Chronic Disease, Sexual Practices and Chronic Disease, Behaviour Changes for Better Health, Health Belief Model} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Behaviour and Chronic Health Problems}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Smoking and Chronic Disease, Diet and Chronic Disease, Body Weight and Chronic Disease, Sexual Practices and Chronic Disease, Behaviour Changes for Better Health, Health Belief Model} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Heredity and Chronic Health Problems}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Single-Gene Disorders: These are rare disorders produced solely by a single gene mutation, such as Huntington's disease.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.55618 cm} x{1.51041 cm} x{1.51041 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Disability}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Impairment is a problem with a person's physical function or structure. For example, a lost leg or a damaged optic nerve might cause blindness. & Activity Limitation: Difficulty completing an action or task owing to a disability. For example, a person with a limb impairment may be limited in their ability to walk. & \seqsplit{Participation} Restriction: A difficulty that arises when a person participates in real situations. For example, a person with a mobility limitation may be unable to participate in a career or education due to inaccessible structures. \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 18) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}---} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.4885 cm} x{2.4885 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Priorities in Disease Prevention \& Control}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} The major goal of epidemiology is the prevention and control of diseases, disorders, injuries, impairments, and death. & Changes in the lifestyle to prevent and control the chronic diseases. \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 6) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.55618 cm} x{1.51041 cm} x{1.51041 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{References}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Basic epidemiology - iris - world health organization (WHO). (n.d.-a). \seqsplit{https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/43541/9241547073\_eng.pdf} & (PDF) life course epidemiology of trauma and related \seqsplit{psychopathology} in civilian populations. (n.d.). \seqsplit{https://www.researchgate.net/publication/273639170\_Life\_Course\_Epidemiology\_of\_Trauma\_and\_Related\_Psychopathology\_in\_Civilian\_Populations} & (PDF) defining and measuring chronic conditions: Imperatives for research, policy, program, and Practice. (n.d.-a). \seqsplit{https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236337691\_Defining\_and\_Measuring\_Chronic\_Conditions\_Imperatives\_for\_Research\_Policy\_Program\_and\_Practice} \tn % Row Count 21 (+ 21) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}---} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}