Epidemiology

Epidemiology

Definition of Epidemiology

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Epidemiology: A term used largely in medical sociology and describing the study of the occurrence and distribution of diseases. Such investigations look for changes in the frequency of occurrence (or incidence) and association of diseases with particular physical or social locations. Epidemiological research can be conducted on crime – viewed as analogous to a disease of society – and a host of social problems.

Epidemiology: Resources

Notes and References

  • Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Epidemiology. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada

Concept of Epidemiology

In relation to securing dangerous material (in case of crisis or terrorism) a meaning of epidemiology may be outlined, in general regarding European law, as follows: The study of the incidence and distribution of diseases, and of their control and prevention[1]

Resources

Notes and References

  1. Definition of epidemiology published by the European Commission

Hierarchical Display of Epidemiology

Social Questions > Health > Medical science
Social Questions > Health > Illness > Endemic disease
Social Questions > Health > Health policy > Organisation of health care > Public health > Public hygiene
Social Questions > Health > Illness > Epidemic

Meaning of Epidemiology

Overview and more information about Epidemiology

For a more comprehensive understanding of Epidemiology, see in the general part of the online platform.[rtbs name=”xxx-xxx”]

Resources

Translation of Epidemiology

Thesaurus of Epidemiology

Social Questions > Health > Medical science > Epidemiology
Social Questions > Health > Illness > Endemic disease > Epidemiology
Social Questions > Health > Health policy > Organisation of health care > Public health > Public hygiene > Epidemiology
Social Questions > Health > Illness > Epidemic > Epidemiology

See also

Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *