📘 Epidemiology App (2025–2026 Edition)

📚 Epidemiology App (2025–2026 Edition) is a structured, syllabus-based academic resource designed for BS Public Health, BS Nursing, BS Biotechnology, and Medical Science students, as well as self-learners aiming to master the foundations of epidemiology. This edition provides comprehensive notes, MCQs, and quizzes to make the learning of disease distribution, determinants, and prevention simple, visual, and exam-ready.

With a well-organized syllabus, students can clearly understand disease frequency, study designs, data sources, surveillance, and epidemiological measurements — helping them apply concepts effectively in research, field studies, and public health projects.

This edition covers both basic and applied epidemiology, blending theoretical principles with practical understanding to support academic learning and real-world application.

📂 Chapters & Topics

🔹 Chapter 1: Introduction to Epidemiology
• Definition, scope, and importance of epidemiology
• Historical development and pioneers of epidemiology
• Key concepts: health, disease, and population
• Aims and uses of epidemiology
• Levels of prevention in epidemiology

🔹 Chapter 2: Measures of Disease Frequency
• Incidence and prevalence
• Cumulative incidence and incidence density
• Mortality rates and case fatality
• Attack rate and secondary attack rate
• Standardization of rates (direct and indirect)

🔹 Chapter 3: Epidemiological Study Designs
• Descriptive studies: case reports, case series, cross-sectional studies
• Analytical studies: case-control and cohort studies
• Experimental studies: randomized controlled trials
• Ecological studies
• Strengths and limitations of different study designs

🔹 Chapter 4: Measures of Association and Effect
• Relative risk and odds ratio
• Attributable risk and population attributable risk
• Hazard ratio
• Interpretation of association measures
• Confounding and effect modification

🔹 Chapter 5: Data Collection and Sources in Epidemiology
• Primary data collection methods
• Secondary data sources (census, registries, surveillance systems)
• Sampling methods in epidemiology
• Data quality and validity
• Ethical considerations in data collection

🔹 Chapter 6: Disease Surveillance and Screening
• Principles of disease surveillance
• Types of surveillance (active, passive, sentinel)
• Screening tests: principles and applications
• Sensitivity, specificity, predictive values
• Criteria for screening programs

🔹 Chapter 7: Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
• Chain of infection and modes of transmission
• Epidemic investigation steps
• Outbreak management and control
• Herd immunity and vaccination programs
• Global burden of infectious diseases

🔹 Chapter 8: Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases
• Determinants of non-communicable diseases
• Epidemiology of cardiovascular diseases
• Epidemiology of cancers
• Epidemiology of diabetes and metabolic disorders
• Epidemiology of respiratory diseases

🔹 Chapter 9: Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology
• Impact of environment on health
• Air, water, and soil pollution-related diseases
• Occupational hazards and epidemiology
• Epidemiology of injuries and accidents
• Climate change and emerging health risks

🌟 Why Choose this App?

✅ Covers the complete Epidemiology syllabus in a structured academic layout
✅ Includes MCQs and quizzes for practice and quick revision
✅ Visual explanations and concise notes for clear understanding
✅ Ideal for exams, research, and project-based learning
✅ Strengthens analytical and scientific thinking in public health

✍ This app is inspired by the authors:
Leon Gordis, Kenneth J. Rothman, Robert H. Friis, Charles H. Hennekens, Sander Greenland

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