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Cohort Study Design
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A cohort study is a type of observational research study that follows a group of participants, known as a cohort, over a period of time to examine how certain factors affect their health outcomes. In a cohort study, the researcher identifies a group of individuals who share a common characteristic or experience, such as being…
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Introduction to Public Health & Epidemiology
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What is Public Health? Definition of “Public Health”: The organised efforts to prevent disease, promote health and prolong life among the population as a whole. Its activities aim to provide conditions in which people can be healthy and focus on entire populations, not on individual patients or diseases. Public health is a broad and interdisciplinary…
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Cross Sectional Study Design
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Introduction Cross-sectional study design is a popular and fundamental research method used extensively in public health to understand the prevalence and relationships of health-related factors within a specific population at a particular point in time. This method provides a snapshot of the health status, behaviors, and other relevant variables, aiding in the identification of public…
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Descriptive Epidemiology
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Descriptive epidemiology is the study of the distribution of disease in a population by person, place, and time. It provides important information about the burden and pattern of disease and helps identify trends and risk factors. In this post, we will cover measures of central tendency and variability, standardization and comparison of rates, and screening…
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