Disease cluster
Disease cluster
A disease cluster is a geographical area or time period with a significantly higher than expected number of disease cases.
Pronunciation
/dɪˈziːz ˈklʌstər/
Etymology
The term "disease cluster" is derived from the English words "disease", meaning a disorder of structure or function in a human, and "cluster", meaning a group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together.
Definition
A disease cluster is defined as an unusual concentration of disease cases in a defined area or time period. It is an important concept in epidemiology, the study of how often diseases occur in different groups of people and why.
Types of disease clusters
There are several types of disease clusters, including cancer clusters, infectious disease clusters, and chronic disease clusters. These clusters can provide important clues about the causes of these diseases.
Investigation of disease clusters
The investigation of disease clusters involves statistical analysis to determine whether the number of cases in the area or time period is significantly higher than expected. This is often done by public health agencies.
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See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Disease cluster
- Wikipedia's article - Disease cluster
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