Week 1 - What is Epi

Question 1

Define Epidemiology

Answer 1

Epidemiology is the study of the distribution of disease and the use of such studies to control disease.

Question 2

What are the 3 major components of Epidemiology?

Answer 2

Descriptive Epi - Describing the patter of disease. Hypothesis forming.
Analytical Epi - Attempts to identify the possible causes. To test a hypothesis.
Interpretive Epi - The development of appropriate programs and services to address health problems.