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1
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Steps 6-10?

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  1. develop hypothesis
  2. evaluate hypothesis
  3. refine hypothesis and perform additional studies
  4. implement control and prevention measures
  5. communicate findings
2
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step 9?

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implement control and prevention measures

3
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2 ways of controlling?

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eradicate source of pathogen

isolate and treat cases

4
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2 ways of preventing?

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immunisation

behaviour modification

5
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step 10?

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communicate findings

6
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where could findings be communicated

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reports, media/press