Epidemiological Concepts
List of General Epidemiological Concepts for this Season
- General Causes for Health Concerns
- Types of Pathogens
- Epidemiological Triads
- Steps of an Outbreak Investigation
- Basic Epidemiological Terminology
- Types of Studies
- Epidemic Curves
- Odds Ratio, Attack Rate, and Relative Risk
- Types of Error
- Basic Statistics
To review each of these general epidemiological concepts, we will be selectively referring to Principles of Epidemiology in Public Health Practice, Third Edition, made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sections we will be using specifically are excerpted and linked below.
10/27 Concepts
11/3 Concepts
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