Epidemiology

In Pranee Liamputtong (ed.), Handbook of Research Methods in Health Social Sciences. Springer Singapore. pp. 559-579 (2019)
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Abstract

Epidemiology is the core discipline underlying health research. Measuring health, identifying causes of ill health, and intervening to improve health are all key tenets of the discipline. Concerned with the “who,” “when,” “why,” and “where” of health, epidemiology is essential in informing clinical decision-making through evidence-based medicine. Traditionally the study of the occurrence and distribution of disease and determinants, epidemiology is a dynamic discipline that is increasingly being applied in differing disciplines, even beyond health. This chapter is designed as a basic introduction to epidemiology, the terminology used, and the principles in epidemiologic practice. Using public health as a framework, this chapter will also give an overview of both the traditional and more contemporary applications of epidemiology.

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