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Chapter-15 Principles and Methods in Epidemiology

BOOK TITLE: Short Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine

Author
1. Prabhakara GN
ISBN
9789380704104
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11257_15
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
17
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

One of the developing areas “Epidemiology” is dealt in this chapter. Terms used, types of epidemiology, characteristics of different studies undertaken in epidemiological studies follows the investigation of an epidemic. Chi square test, one of the versatile tests used in biomedical data. Special note on quarantine, emporiatrics, dermatology, disinfection are discussed. Immunity is detailed in length under dynamics of disease transmission. Prevention and control of disease in man in illustrated with discussion. Screening tests concludes the chapter.

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