Identifying and assessing risk factors associated with disease outcomes, understanding the concept of causality in epidemiology, and differentiating between association and causation.
Risk Factors and Causality 1. Definition: Risk Factors: These are attributes, characteristics, or exposures that increase the likelihood of developing a disease or experiencing an adverse health outcome. Causality: Refers to the relationship between a cause (risk factor) and its effect (disease or health outcome). 2. Types of Risk Factors: Biological Factors: Genetic predisposition, age, sex. B...…
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