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Epidemiology
Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in
speci ed populations, and the application of this study to control health problems
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Key areas of epidemiology include:
- Descriptive epidemiology: Examines the distribution of disease by person, place, and
time
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- Experimental epidemiology: Tests hypotheses and the effectiveness of interventions
through clinical trials and community trials
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They use various study designs, including:
- Cohort studies: Follow a group of people over time to determine incidence and
identify risk factors
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- Cross-sectional studies: Examine the relationship between diseases and other
variables of interest in a population at a point in time
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This knowledge informs the
development of targeted interventions and public health policies to improve population health
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It is a dynamic
eld that continues to evolve with new methods and technologies to address emerging health
challenges