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Chapter-10 Basic Epidemiology

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Community Health for Health Inspectors

Author
1. Prabhakara GN
ISBN
9788184486445
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10901_10
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
1. SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Manjushree Nagar, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India, Medical Arts Photography and Modelling, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Manjushree Nagara, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, India, SDM Medical College, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Distribution and determinants of diseases are explained in the unit. Health Inspectors have the key role during epidemics through proper epidemiological investigation and effective management. Common terminologies of epidemiology are highlighted. Incidence which is the occurrence of cases during a period of time and Prevalence which is the occurrence of cases the given period of time are outlined. Uses of epidemiology are highlighted. Health Spectrum, Web of causation, Triad of Epidemiology, Disease iceberg are briefed.

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