This topic will focus on describing the distribution of disease in terms of person, place, and time. Students will learn how to create and interpret epidemiological data through the use of tables, graphs, and maps.
Descriptive Epidemiology Introduction Descriptive epidemiology examines the distribution of disease by person, place, and time. It answers who, where, and when, and generates hypotheses about causes. Person Who is affected: age, sex, occupation, ethnicity, and socio-economic status. Different groups often have different patterns of disease and exposure. Place Where disease occurs: compa...…
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