HLSC 3820U Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Epidemiology, Etiology, Relative Risk
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Scientific study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in human populations across the lifespan. Application of this study to maintain, control, and prevent alterations to health and well-being. Derived from greek words epi = upon, demi = people, and ology = study. Involves identification, description, observation, measurement, interpretation, and dissemination of health related states, events, patterns, trends, and injury differentials by person, place, and time. Seeks to identify risk factors and or determinants of health that help explain the causation or etiology of a health related state, event, or condition. Scientific study of all known and suspected risk factors, causes, and/or sdoh that may be involved with the development of a health related state, event, or condition. Seek to describe, quantify, and propose causal associations and mechanisms related to health and wellness in diverse populations. Epidemiological investigations are concerned with collective health and well-being of individuals in a defined population or community.
