epidemiology

Study of the distribution of disease, or other health-related conditions and events in human or animal populations, in order to identify health problems and possible causes. The study of environmental and other factors determining disease. Epidemiologic studies use human population data to examine the distribution and determinants of adverse health conditions; the study of factors affecting the health and illness of populations, and serves as the foundation and logic of interventions made in the interest of public health and preventive medicine.

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