1) Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi
2) Infectious diseases represent a major health problem worldwide, both in terms of morbidity and mortality. A complex combination of environmental, pathogen and host genetic factors plays a role in determining both susceptibility to particular microbes and the course of infection.
3) A family medical history can identify people with a higher-than-usual chance of having common disorders, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, certain cancers, and diabetes.
4) The most common risk factors for cancer include aging, tobacco, sun exposure, radiation exposure, chemicals and other substances, some viruses and bacteria, certain hormones, family history of cancer, alcohol, poor diet, lack of physical activity, or being overweight.
Random assignment (also known as random allocation, or randomization), in psychology experiments, is randomly selecting participants or units by the use of chance procedures so that each participant or unit has the same chance (equal likelihood) of being assigned to any particular control or treatment group.
To do a adequate assessment and medical history to see if she would qualify for the medication. You cant just Rx a med because it worked for her friend.
