Which of the following are the three parts of risk analysis?

• A. Assessment, Management, Communication
• B. Surveillance, Control, Eradication
• C. Diagnosis, Treatment, Follow-up
• D. Prevention, Education, Evaluation

Answer: (A)

The main concept is that risk analysis in public health hinges on three components: assessment, management, and communication. Risk assessment involves identifying hazards, evaluating how likely they are to cause harm, and estimating exposure to determine the level of risk. Risk management uses the findings from the assessment to decide on and implement actions to control or reduce risk, such as policies, interventions, or resource allocation. Risk communication focuses on sharing information about risks, uncertainties, and the rationale for decisions with stakeholders and the public to inform choices and build trust. The other options describe different processes: surveillance, control, and eradication pertain to monitoring and eliminating disease; diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up are clinical care steps; prevention, education, and evaluation are general public health activities that don’t form the three-part risk analysis framework.