Which of the following best describes the advantage of the ecosocial e

Which of the following best describes the advantage of the ecosocial epidemiology model over both the web of causation model and the epidemiological triangle model? (Select all that apply.)

a. It decreases the focus on the individual person.
b. It demonstrates the usefulness of molecular epidemiology in disease prevention.
c. It emphasizes the role of complex political and economic context.
d. It is more useful in public policy campaigns in explaining what people need to do to protect themselves.
e. It reflects the current emphasis on ecology and the environment.
f.
Its use suggests possible public policy interventions.

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: A, C, F
The ecosocial approach challenges both the individually focused risk factor approach and molecular epidemiology (sequencing of genes to improve individual susceptibility), because it emphasizes the role of macro-level socioenvironmental factors, especially complex political and economic forces in health and illness. Molecular epidemiology, the use of public policy campaigns, and the relationship between ecology and the environment are not advantages of the use of the ecosocial approach.