public health
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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…
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Outbreak Management
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Scenario You are the Consultant in Public Health Medicine for a local health authority. A recent outbreak of foodborne illness has been reported in a large community within your jurisdiction. Outline the key steps you would take to investigate and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics
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In this post, we will discuss: Introduction Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations. It aims to identify patterns and risk factors of disease occurrence and to develop strategies for prevention and…
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Clinical Research for Medical Students and Doctors
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Conducting clinical research is an important goal for all medical students and doctors. This is a vital skill and it is expected that all clinicians engage in some form of research as part of their normal practice. Many people do…
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Literature Reviews
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Medical Literature Reviews are a core part of medical research and evidence-based medicine. There are so many journal articles out there, it would be impossible to stay current with the literature. Thankfully there are many literature reviews published on virtually…
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