Understanding the Fundamentals of Epidemiology
This note
covers the following topics: epidemiology definition, functions and characteristics, An evolving
historical perspective, Studying populations, The phenomenon of disease,
Measuring disease and exposure, Standardization of rates and ratios, Relating
risk factors, Analytical study designs, Sources of error, Multicausality, Data
analysis and interpretation, Practical aspects of epidemiologic research, Data
management and data analysis, Epidemiology and public health.
Author(s): University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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