PBHL 5342 Epidemiology I

Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health in populations and the application of this study to improve health outcomes. It is the basic science of public health. Epidemiology I is at an introductory level. By the end of this course, the student will be able to define the content, uses and significance of epidemiology as a means of public health investigation; describe epidemiological approaches to defining and measuring health problems in defined populations; describe the strengths and limitations of epidemiological study designs; explain the contributions of epidemiological approaches to disease prevention, health promotion and health policy; and describe the role of epidemiological approaches in evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare and preventive health services.

Credits

3