Cohort Study Cohort studyDownload Introduction Epidemiology aims to identify the causes and determinants of diseases in populations. To understand whether a particular exposure leads to a specific outcome, we must observe individuals over time and compare the occurrence of disease among exposed and non-exposed groups. Consider a hypothetical situation: In a village of 2,000 people, … Continue reading CM 3.1 Cohort Study: Key Features and Benefits
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Investigation of Epidemic: An Integrated Public Health Approach
Investigation of EpidemicDownload Introduction An epidemic is defined as the occurrence of disease cases in a community or region clearly in excess of normal expectancy for a specific period. Statistically, an epidemic is often identified when the number of cases exceeds two standard deviations above the mean of historical data. Sometimes, even a single case … Continue reading Investigation of Epidemic: An Integrated Public Health Approach