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The ultimate goal of epidemiology is to improve health — lower the risk of death and increase the quality of life — by refining preventive measures and treatments of diseases. The objectives of epidemiology can be divided into 2 parts:
Aims of Epidemiology. The principal aim of epidemiology is to identify factors related to the occurrence of disease. Identification of these factors both causal (causation) and risk factors, enable developing a rational basis for prevention (epidemiology, prevention).
Epidemiology pursues three major objectives: (1) to describe the spectrum of diseases and their determinants, (2) to identify the causal factors of diseases, and (3) to apply this knowledge to prevention and public health practice.
10 gru 2018 · Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of disease frequency in human populations. Epidemiology focuses on making comparisons in order to establish cause-effect relationships, evaluate information, and make good decisions that will improve outcomes.
1 sty 2013 · Epidemiology is a methodological discipline offering principles and practical guidelines for the creation of new quantitative evidence about health-related phenomena. Its aim is to contribute to knowledge in support of clinical medicine and community medicine....
7 maj 2018 · Epidemiology identifies the distribution of diseases, factors underlying their source and cause, and methods for their control; this requires an understanding of how political,...
1 lut 2015 · This introductory chapter, attempts to define epidemiology, to present ways in which epidemiology is used in the advancement of public health, and finally, to discuss the range of applications of epidemiological methodologies. Keywords: epidemiology, correlations, outcomes, public health.
