Public Health 1

5. The ability of a microorganism to stop the effects of a drug.
7. A sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a specific area.
9. Information used to support a claim or conclusion.
12. A major scientific or technological advancement.
13. Small microorganisms that can cause infections and illnesses.
15. A new finding that was previously unknown
16. A systematic explanation of natural phenomena based on facts and observations.

1. Something created or designed to serve a specific purpose.
2. The study of substances, their properties, and reactions.
3. A condition that affects the normal function of the body.
4. A substance used to stimulate the immune system and provide immunity to a disease.
6. To demonstrate the truth of a statement through evidence.
8. A scientific field that studies living organisms.
10. When an illness or infection spreads easily from one person to another.
11. Information collected for analysis and research.
14. Physical or mental signs that indicate a medical condition.