Discussion Forum on Application of Epidemiology in Public Health

The importance of Applied Epidemiology in Public Health

The importance of Applied Epidemiology in Public Health

by Abdihakim Salah Ainab Dr Ainab -
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  • Public health is aided by applied epidemiology and its  to be the most important factor for public health officials who are attempting to determine what information is necessary to give to their population.
  • Applied epidemiologists monitor trends in health disparities across health conditions, and produce reports of significant findings that influence health policies and interventions.
  • Design and evaluate surveillance systems to assess health problems.
  • Play a functional role in emergency preparedness and response.
  • Be able to interpret surveillance data.
  • Design an epidemiologic study to address a health problem.
  • Understand the basic types of study design and the advantages and limitations of each type.
  • Design a questionnaire or other data collection tool to address a health problem.