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epidemiology
epidemiology Epidemiology is the study of what causes disease outbreaks in human populations, how often they occur, and how they typically spread or behave.
Epidemiology is the study of what causes disease outbreaks in human populations, how often they occur, and how they typically spread or behave. It also examines how host, agent, and environmental factors interact in the distribution and control of disease.