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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).
10 gru 2018 · Epidemiology has three main aims: • To describe disease and other health related event patterns in human populations. • To identify the causes of diseases and other health related events (also known as aetiology).
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...
This chapter introduces the key concepts of epidemiology and summarizes their development. It highlights major areas of this discipline that are dealt with in detail in the chapters of this handbook and describes their interrelationship.
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:
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, social and scientific factors intersect to exacerbate disease risk, which makes epidemiology a unique science.
