HSH205 Study Guide - Deakin University, Time Point, Critical Role
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Epidemiology & biostatistics - hsh205 - deakin university. Epidemiology: the study of the distribution and determinants of health states or events in specified populations. Used to prevent and control health problems of people in a community or an area, rather than individuals. Provides data for directing public health and health promotion action. How is it distributed? etc. ) to aid in the planning of health services and programs. Descriptive epidemiology: describing health states and events and their distribution (health states or events are present in excess in the population under study) Distribution of a condition in a particular population is determined by asking who has the condition, where they are, and when they had it. Place: describing the geographic distribution of a condition assists in determining those who may benefit from health-related interventions and provide pointers as to possible determinants or risk factors. Place may include place of residence, schools and workplaces, or birthplaces.
