PUBHTH 220 - Introduction to Epidemiology

3 Credit(s) | Lecture | Graded (no P/F option)
Not repeatable for credit

Description:
This course covers applications of epidemiologic methods and procedures to the study of the distribution and determinants of health and diseases, morbidity, injuries, disability, and mortality in populations. Epidemiologic methods for the control of conditions such as infectious and chronic diseases, mental disorders, community and environmental health hazards, and unintentional injuries are discussed.

Course Note
Other topics covered include quantitative aspects of epidemiology, for example, data sources, measures of morbidity and mortality, evaluation of association and causality, study design, and screening for disease.

Semester(s) typically offered: Spring

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