Overview
This topic introduces and then builds on essential concepts of epidemiology by priming and consolidating student understandings of how to measure population health determinants and outcomes, interpreting health data and theories of causation. Subsequent learning will focus on epidemiological study designs and understanding for which types of research questions they … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
This topic aims to build foundational knowledge of epidemiological concepts and understanding of epidemiological research methods in order to prepare students to critically evaluate the epidemiological literature and develop capacity to design research to address specific public health research questions.
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