Epidemiology and community health is the wide scope which
covers the epidemic and infectious diseases affecting certain area or community’s health
. This not only covers their occurrence and spread but also concentrates on recurrence and prevention methods to be taken.
What do you mean by epidemiology?
By definition, epidemiology is the
study (scientific, systematic, and data-driven) of the distribution (frequency, pattern) and determinants
(causes, risk factors) of health-related states and events (not just diseases) in specified populations (neighborhood, school, city, state, country, global).
Epidemiology and community health is the wide scope which
covers the epidemic and infectious diseases affecting certain area or community’s health
. This not only covers their occurrence and spread but also concentrates on recurrence and prevention methods to be taken.
What is an example of epidemiology?
The term epidemiology is now widely applied to cover the description and causation of not only epidemic, infectious disease, but of disease in general, including related conditions. Some examples of topics examined through epidemiology include as
high blood pressure, mental illness and obesity
.
Why is epidemiology important to community health?
Epidemiology
saves lives and improves global, long-term health
. The aims of epidemiology are to prevent and reverse negative health outcomes, and the uses of epidemiology are most important for communities that experience a lot of poverty or instability.
What are the 3 major types of epidemiologic studies?
EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDY DESIGNS
Three major types of epidemiologic studies are
cohort, case-control, and cross-sectional studies
(study designs are discussed in more detail in IOM, 2000). A cohort, or longitudinal, study follows a defined group over time.
What are the 5 W’s of epidemiology?
The difference is that epidemiologists tend to use synonyms for the 5 W’s:
diagnosis or health event (what), person (who), place (where), time (when), and causes, risk factors, and modes of transmission (why/how)
.
What are the two types of epidemiology?
Epidemiologic studies fall into two categories:
experimental and observational
.
What is the purpose of epidemiology?
Epidemiology
identifies the distribution of diseases, factors underlying their source and cause, and methods for their control
; this requires an understanding of how political, social and scientific factors intersect to exacerbate disease risk, which makes epidemiology a unique science.
What are the four uses of epidemiology?
For
community diagnosis of the presence, nature and distribution of health and disease among the population
, and the dimensions of these in incidence, prevalence, and mortality; taking into account that society is changing and health problems are changing. To study the workings of health services.
Are epidemiologists doctors?
Are epidemiologists considered medical doctors? No. While epidemiologists study and investigate the causes and sources of diseases in much the same way as medical doctors,
they’re not considered actual physicians
. Perhaps the biggest reason why is treatment.
What can epidemiology tell us?
What can epidemiology tell us? By
examining the data available it is possible to determine the seriousness and extent of particular health issues
. For example, epidemiologists can determine where a disease originated from, the locales it has spread to and the specific demographic groups it is affecting.
How does epidemiology play a role in community health care?
Epidemiology has several uses that are really important to understanding diseases and how they impact different communities. It
helps us assess community health by finding out whether certain populations are at higher risk
and whether health services are prepared to deal with health issues.
Why is it important that community health nurses review epidemiologic research?
Community health nurses use epidemiological concepts
to improve the health of population groups by identifying risk factors and optimal approaches that reduce disease risk
.
What are the key aspects of epidemiology?
The epidemiologic triangle, depicts the relationship among three key factors in the occurrence of disease or injury:
agent, environment, and host
.
What are the two main types of analytic studies?
Analytic studies fall into two categories:
experimental and observational
. Experimental studies, which include clinical and community trials, may be used to study the effects of new drugs or vaccines.
