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Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of diseases, health conditions, or events among populations, as well as the application of that study to control health problems. It is often referred to as the “cornerstone” of public health. Students will understand the practise of epidemiology as it relates to real life by applying the concepts learned in this course to current public health problems and issues. This will lead to a better appreciation of public health programmes and policies. Through the lens of epidemiology, this course investigates public health issues such as cardiovascular and infectious diseases, both locally and globally.
Syllabus :
1. Course Introduction, History of Epidemiology and Epidemiology Research
- Welcome
- Introduction and History of Epidemiology
- Pioneers of Epidemiology (History continued)
- Examples of Research Areas Using Epidemiology
- Definitions
- Person, Place, Time and Population Perspective
2. Understanding Measures of Disease Frequency
- Introduction to Measures of Disease Frequency
- Prevalent vs Incident Cases
- Prevalence
- Risks
- Rates
- Odds
3. Study Designs
- Experimental Study Design Part 1
- Experimental Study Design Part 2
- Experimental Study Design Part 3
- Cohort Study Design
- Case Control Study Design
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Ecologic Studies
4. Measures of Association
- Measures of Association
- Odds Ratio
- Interpreting Measures of Association
- Confidence Intervals
- Confidence Interval Example
5. Causality
- Introduction to Causality
- Bradford Hill Criteria
6. Course Conclusion
- This module concludes the course.
