Epidermiology
Definition- the branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health.
More In Depth Description
What is the job description of an epidemiologist? collect and analyze data to investigate health issues. For example, an epidemiologist might collect and analyze demographic data to determine who is at the highest risk for a particular disease
Where do epidemiologists work? work in offices and laboratories at health departments for state and local governments, in hospitals, and at colleges and universities. Epidemiologists are also employed in the federal government by agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
How Do They Invistigate Diseases?
9.As necessary, reconsider, refine, and re-evaluate hypotheses 10.Compare and reconcile with laboratory and/or environmental studies 11.Implement control and prevention measures 12.Initiate or maintain surveillance
Communicate findings
1. Prepare for field work- preparations can be grouped into two broad categories: (a) scientific and investigative issues, and (b) management and operational issues. Good preparation in both categories is needed to facilitate a smooth field experience. .2. Establish the existence of an outbreak 3. Verify the diagnosis 4.Construct a working case definition 5.Find cases systematically and record information 6.Perform descriptive epidemiology 7.Develop hypotheses 8.Evaluate hypotheses epidemiologically
Sources
https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson6/section2.html
https://www.cdc.gov/eis/field-epi-manual/chapters/Field-Investigation.html
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/epidemiologists.htm#:~:text=Epidemiologists%20typically%20work%20in%20offices,Control%20and%20Prevention%20(CDC).
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Epidermiology
Definition- the branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health.
More In Depth Description
What is the job description of an epidemiologist? collect and analyze data to investigate health issues. For example, an epidemiologist might collect and analyze demographic data to determine who is at the highest risk for a particular disease
Where do epidemiologists work? work in offices and laboratories at health departments for state and local governments, in hospitals, and at colleges and universities. Epidemiologists are also employed in the federal government by agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
How Do They Invistigate Diseases?
9.As necessary, reconsider, refine, and re-evaluate hypotheses 10.Compare and reconcile with laboratory and/or environmental studies 11.Implement control and prevention measures 12.Initiate or maintain surveillance Communicate findings
1. Prepare for field work- preparations can be grouped into two broad categories: (a) scientific and investigative issues, and (b) management and operational issues. Good preparation in both categories is needed to facilitate a smooth field experience. .2. Establish the existence of an outbreak 3. Verify the diagnosis 4.Construct a working case definition 5.Find cases systematically and record information 6.Perform descriptive epidemiology 7.Develop hypotheses 8.Evaluate hypotheses epidemiologically
Sources
https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson6/section2.html
https://www.cdc.gov/eis/field-epi-manual/chapters/Field-Investigation.html
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/epidemiologists.htm#:~:text=Epidemiologists%20typically%20work%20in%20offices,Control%20and%20Prevention%20(CDC).