The study of how common a disease or state is among a group of people.
The study of the incidence and prevalence of disease in populations.
The study of how frequently a disease occurs in a population
Investigation of the causes of, and ways to control, diseases.
Social Epidemiology is the study of patterns and social factors that shape the distribution and frequency of sickness, injury, and death in human populations.
The study of the distribution and dynamics of diseases and injuries in human populations. Specifically, the investigation of the possible causes of a disease and its transmission. [S. L. Brown
the study of the spread, control, and prevention of disease in a group of persons.
( ep-uh- deem-ee- AHL-uh-jee): the study of diseases in populations by collecting and analyzing statistical data. In the field of cancer, epidemiologists look at how many people have cancer; who gets specific types of cancer; and what factors (such as environment, job hazards, family patterns, and personal habits, such as smoking and diet) play a part in the development of cancer.
the study of the frequency, distribution and cause of disease in order to find ways of prevention and control. It includes social and environmental factors which influence the disease, e.g. occupation.
the study of the relationships of factors that determine the frequency and distribution of disease.
The field of medicine that studies the causes, distribution, and control of disease in populations.
The study of why and how a disease occurs and spreads in populations.
The core public health science, investigating the causes and risk factors of disease and injury in populations and the potential to reduce such disease burdens.
"The science and art of tracing the origin and spread of diseases in populations with the goal of controlling or stopping them."
The study of the causes and control of diseases in human populations.
a process of studying the distribution of cases of disease within a population in relation to exposure to possible sources of the infection, with a view to establishing the actual source of the infection
a branch of medicine studying the incidence, distribution and control of diseases
medical science concerned with the occurrence and distribution of disease in human populations
Science concerned with the study of disease in a general population. Determination of the incidence (rate of occurrence) and distribution of a particular disease (as by age, sex or occupation) which may provide information about the cause of the disease.
The science concerned with defining and explaining the interrelationships of factors that determine disease frequency and distribution.
The study of the transmission of disease
a study of factors affecting health and disease in a population.
The study of disease in populations. These studies relate the incidence and prevalence of disease to genetic and environmental factors.
Study of the distribution and determinant diseases and injuries in human populations. Epidemiology is concerned with frequencies and types of injuries and illness in groups of people and with factors that influence the distribution of illness and injuries in populations.
is the study of health and illness in human populations. It is the study of trends and events in similar populations, for example, one exposed to a chemical and one not exposed.
"A science concerned with the occurrence and distribution of disease in populations." [NTP
study of causes of disease or toxic effects in human populations
the study of disease as it spreads and involves large groups of people.
The study of how diseases spread, the effect that they have on the environment and how they are controlled.
Study of the causes and spreading of disease.
The study of factors that affect health and disease in groups of persons.
The study of the incidence, distribution, and causes of health conditions and events in populations.
The science that considers relationships between frequencies and distributions of cancer or other diseases and risk or controlling factors in humans. Ecologic studies compare populations with low and high cancer rates. Migrant studies examines what happens to cancer rates when groups of people migrate from one geographical area to another. Case-control studies compares the habits of cancer patients with those of cancer-free control groups. Cohort studies examine cancer rates in healthy volunteers who have lifestyle differences.
The study of populations to determine the frequency and distribution of disease and measure risks
the science of dealing with incidence, distribution and control of disease in a population. Also, those factors controlling the presence or absence of a disease. The pathology regarding the specific cause of a disease.
Science that deals with the allocation of communicable and non communicable diseases and their physical, chemical, psychological, and social determinants as well as their effects on the population.
The branch of medicine dealing with incidence & risks of diseases.
The field of science that concerns itself with the determinants of disease and with the factors that influence its distribution.
Study of the distribution of disease, or other health-related conditions and events in human or animal populations, in order to identify health problems and possible causes.
(EP·i·DE·mi·OL·o·gy. The study of patterns of human diseases and their causes.
Study of the distribution, prevalence and control of mental disorders in a given population.
The study of the determinants (risk factors) and distribution of disease among populations.
The study of how disease patterns vary between different population groups.
(Reber) A hybrid science with psychological, sociological, demographic and medical aspects that deals with the study of their distributions in populations and their environmental impact.
A science concerned with the distribution and determinants of health events (health, disease, and health behavior) in human populations. It is both a body of knowledge and a method.
Study of the factors influencing the incidence, frequency, and distribution of health-related events in the population; identifying appropriate risk and protective factors for prevention and intervention programs.
The study of epidemics: their origin, distribution, control etc.
The science concerned with the cause, frequency and distribution of an infectious process or a physiological state in a human community.
Scientific study of the causes and control of epidemics and illnesses.
The study of the relative characteristics of large exposed and nonexposed populations for the purpose of determining toxic effects in the exposed population.
The study of the distribution and causes of diseases in a population. See also: Age-Adjusted-Mortality-Rate See also: Longitudanal Studies See also: Cancer Statistics WWW Resources for Cancer Epidemiology
study of disease occurrence patterns in the human population to look for causes; measuring the relationship between an exposure and an outcome (in this case, birth defects).
The study of the spread of diseases. Epidemiologists are often sent to investigate outbreaks.
The study of disease transmission and the distribution of diseases within communities.
The study of factors that influence the frequency and distribution of diseases, such as cancer, in an effort to find the cause and therefore prevent them. For instance cancer epidemiology studies how physical surroundings, occupational hazards and personal habits (diet, smoking, lifestyle) may contribute to the development of cancer.
The study of the occurrence and distribution of disease within a population.
The study of the pattern of disease in a population of people.
is the study of the occurrence, distribution and causes of diseases in mankind.
the study of the causes and prevention of disease in populations or communities, making it the main source of evidence for public health decision making.
The study of the patterns of diseases in a population, to try to determine their causes and to identify risk factors
Branch of medicine dealing with populations affected by disease. Studies the causes, distribution, and control of disease.
Epidemiology is the study of the frequency and causes of disease in specific groups of people. Epidemiological information is used to plan and evaluate initiatives designed to prevent and reduce ill health.
The study of the incidence and distribution of diseases and other factors relating to health.
study of the factors that contribute to the occurrence of diseases
Epidemiology is the study of the causes, spread, and distribution of diseases in the population.
The study of the distribution and determinants of mental health and illness as applied to a whole community.
the branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution and possible control of disease and other factors relating to health.4
The study of the occurrence of a disease in a population.
the study of the occurrence, cause, control and prevention of disease in populations, as opposed to individuals.
the study of the statistics of health and disease
The study of diseases or conditions in human populations and the factors that influence their incidence and prevalence.
an investigative approach to disease that looks for the factors that account for the frequency and patterns of disease within defined populations.
The study of epidemics and epidemic diseases such as HIV and tuberculosis. In prevention planning, epidemiologic information shows which populations, age groups, ethnic groups, are affected by HIV in a defined area.
The science which investigates the origin of diseases or abnormalities affecting human populations.
The study of a disease as it affects groups of people.
The branch of medical science that deals with the frequency and distribution of disease in human populations is known as epidemiology.
the study of the distribution and causes of disease and other health problems in different groups of people
The study of the frequency, distribution, and causes of infectious and noninfectious disease in a population, based on an investigation of the physical and social environment. Thus, for example, epidemiologists not only study who has what kind of cancer, but also address questions such as why certain cancers are more prevalent in particular geographic areas than other cancers are.
The study of the distribution and determinants (causes and contributing factors) of diseases/health problems in specified populations and the application of this study to control disease/health problems.
the branch of public health that deals with the study of the causes, distribution, and control of disease in populations
The branch of medical science that deals with the study of incidence and distribution and control of a disease among a specific group.
The branch of medical science dealing with the transmission and control of disease in populations.
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This is the study of disease in defined populations.
The study of disease in human populations.
The study of disease incidence and distribution in populations, as well as the relationship between environment and disease. Cancer epidemiology involves the study of how physical surroundings, occupational hazards and personal habits (smoking, diet and lifestyle) may contribute to the development of cancer.
The study of the different factors that determine how often, in how many people, and in which people will disease occur.
the study of diseases or conditions as they affect groups (not individuals). It involves the study of various factors influencing the occurrence, distribution, prevention, and control of disease.
The scientific study of the distribution of disease.
The study of the occurrence and causes of health effects in human populations. An epidemiological study often compares two groups of people who are alike except for one factor, such as exposure to a chemical or the presence of a health effect. The investigators try to determine if any factor is associated with the health effect.
The study of disease in a particular group of people; includes analysing how many people have a disease, where they are, and how to control the spread of the disease.
The study of disease occurrence in humans, and its relationship with associated factors
The study of the incidence, distribution, and control of disease in a population.
The scientific study of frequency and distribution of disease amongst a population, including factors controlling the presence or absence of a disease.
(adj. Epidemiologic) - The study of factors influencing the initiation, development, and spread of infectious disease.
A branch of medical science that deals with the incidence, distribution and control of disease in a population.
(epizootiology) - The study of epidemics; the science of dealing with the various factors that determine the frequencies and distribution of an infectious disease.
the study of the distribution and dynamics of disease in populations. Its purpose is to identify factors which determine the occurrence of disease, and to provide a basis for intervention programmes. Epidemiological methods are also used to assess the variance, severity and magnitude of disease and related risks.
The science concerned with the study of the factors determining and influencing the frequency and distribution of disease, injury, and other health-related events and their causes in a defined human population for the purpose of establishing programs to prevent and control their development and spread.
Epidemiology is the branch of medicine that deals with the study of the causes, distribution, and control of disease in populations.
the study of the frequency, distribution and behavior of a disease within a population.
The study of the frequency and distribution of disease in human population. Epidemiologists are thought to be important chiefly in defense against parasitic infections; they are activated by the lymphocytes of the adaptive immune response.
study of the factors that affect the prevalence, distribution and control of disease.
The sum of the factors controlling the presence or absence of a disease or pathogen..
Area of medicine dealing with the incidence, distribution and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health.
An allied health science that is concerned with the determination of the specific causes of outbreaks of infection, disease, and health effects
The field of medicine concerned with specific causes of outbreaks of diseases.
Study of the distribution of disease, or other health-related states and events in human populations, as related to such factors as age, sex, occupation, ethnic, and economic status in order to identify and alleviate health problems and promote better health.()
the study of statistics and trends in health and disease across communities
The science involving the study of the factors that determine and influence the frequency and distribution of disease, and other health related events. The purpose is to find the causes of disease development in a defined human population so that programs to prevent and their development can be established.
The study of distribution and determinants of diseases or other health outcomes in human populations. It seeks to expose potential associations between aspects of health (such as cancer, heart disease, etc.) and diet, lifestyle, habits or other factors within populations. Epidemiological studies may suggest relationships between two factors, but do not provide the basis for conclusions about cause and effect. Possible associations inferred from epidemiological research can turn out to be coincidental.
The branch of science that studies diseases and risk factors in populations. For example, epidemiologists discovered that people who smoke were more likely to develop lung cancer.
The study of the distribution and causes of diseases and events in populations and the application of this study to the control of health problems
The science of studying diseases in whole populations – a word derived from epidemic.
1. The study of the interrelationships between a given pathogen, the environment, and groups or populations of the relevant hosts. ( 16) 2. The study of epidemics. ( 20)
The study of distribution of cases of a disease.
A branch of medicine which studies the patterns of diseases in populations, and their causes. The objective of epidemiology is to understand how and why diseases occur so that ways can be developed to prevent or reduce disease.
Study of the distribution of cases of a disease.
A field of medical science that studies the incidence, distribution, and control of disease in a population. This information is often used to determine causes and methods of controlling diseases.
The study of the occurrence and distribution of disease among people. Epidemiology is the study of groups of people to discover the cause of a disease, or where, when, and why a disease occurs.
the study of the patterns, causes and control of disease in groups of people.
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A scientific discipline that studies the factors determining the causes, frequency, and distribution of diseases in a community or specified population.
the use of medical science and statistics to track population health and to find causes of disease in groups of people.
An area of the medical sciences devoted to the study of disease, including its incidence, distribution, and control within a population.
NAAR glossary The study of the distribution and determinants of diseases in populations.
the quantitative and/or descriptive study of the frequency, distribution, and determinants of health and disease in populations (contrast with "pathogenesis").
The study of the incidence and distribution of disease and/or toxic effects in a population.
The science that deals with the study of disease in a general population (e.g., Kawasaki Syndrome). Determination of the incidence (rate of occurrence) and distribution of a particular disease (by age, sex, or occupation) may provide information about the causes of the disease.
the study of the factors that determine how diseases are distributed in a community.
The study of the distribution of diseases within populations.
The study of the frequency and the distribution of diseases.
The study of factors that have an impact on health and diseases by collecting and analyzing statistical data. In the field of cancer, epidemiologists are studying how many people have cancer; who gets specific types of cancer; and what factors (such as environment, job hazards, family patterns, and personal habits, such as smoking and diet) play a part in the development of cancer.
The study of the distribution and determinants of disease or health status in a population; the study of the occurrence and causes of health effects in humans.
The specific branch of medicine that concerns itself with occurrences and spread of disease in a population, and its eventual (hopefully) control.
Study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in populations and the application of this study to control of health problems Last, 1988
The study of the distribution of disease and its impact upon a population, using such measures as incidence, prevalence, or mortality.
The study of patterns of disease in a population.
The scientific study of the distribution of diseases.
The changes in the numbers of cases of disease in relation to time and space.
A study of the relationships of various factors determining the incidence and prevalence of mastitis in a herd.
The branch of medical science that deals with the study and distribution and control of a disease in a population.
the study of the occurrence, distribution, and control of diseases in populations.
The study of the development of disease in populations.
Study of the cause and distribution of diseases in human populations.
The study of a disease that is widespread and rapidly spreading.
The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations.
A branch of medicine which studies epidemics (diseases which affect significant number of people during the same time period in the same locality).
The study of a disease that deals with how many people have it, where they are, how many new cases develop, and how to control the disease.
The study of disease trends in a defined human population.
The science concerned with the determination of the specific causes of a disease or the interrelation between various factors determining a disease, as well as disease trends in a specific population.
The study of the occurrence of infectious diseases, their origins and pattern of spread through a population.
a branch of science that studies the causes and frequencies of diseases in human populations
The study of the spread of diseases within and between populations.
n: Study of the patterns of disease or other harmful effects from toxic exposure within defined groups of people to find out why some people get sick and some do not.
Epidemiology is t he study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states and events in populations and the control of health problems, the study of epidemic disease.
The scientific discipline that studies the incidence, distribution, and control of disease in a population. Includes the study of factors that affect the progress of an illness, and, in the case of many chronic diseases, their natural history.
Epidemiology is the study of factors affecting the health and illness of populations, and serves as the foundation and logic of interventions made in the interest of public health and preventive medicine. It is considered a cornerstone methodology of public health research, and is highly regarded in evidence-based medicine for identifying risk factors for disease and determining optimal treatment approaches to clinical practice.