Which of the following set is termed as epidemiological triad:
Ans (b) Agent, host and environmentRef : K. Park 23rd ed. / 33-34, Park 19th/ 30A broad concept of disease causation that synthesized the basic factors of agent, host and environment (see adjacent figure)This model--agent, host and environment-- has been in use for many years. It helped epidemiologists to focus on different classes of factors, especially with regards to infectious diseases.
Endemic, epidemic and outbreaks
Agent, host and environment
Incidence, prevalence and disease load
Agent, man and disease
Principles of Epidemiology