(E002) Practical Epidemiology Part 1 - Introduction

Learn about the history of epidemiology and why it's important in public health practice. TRAINING OBJECTIVES: Briefly review the history of epidemiology Define epidemiology Discuss why epidemiology is important for public health practice Describe uses in current public health practice TIMESTAMPS: 00:55 The history of epidemiology 03:18 Major contributions John Snow made to the field of epidemiology 05:48 Definition of epidemic 09:29 Definition of epidemiology 10:25 Descriptive epidemiology and analytic epidemiology 11:25 Why epidemiology is important for public health practice 12:39 Integration continuum from isolation to merger 16:06 Distribution, or variations in the occurrence of health issues in different populations 17:25 Factors or determinants that influence the frequency and distribution of health issues 19:12 National demographic data regarding health determinants 23:33 Epidemiologic outcome data informs all aspects of public health and healthcare 24:09 Three types of prevention 25:13 Summary CORRECTION: Slide 9, around 5:23, should show that the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) was organized in 1951, not 1949. REGISTER AND GET MORE: https://www.train.org/ND/course/1088011 Test your comprehension with a quiz Earn Certified in Public Health continuing education credit Order a Certificate of Completion WATCH OTHER EPIDEMIOLOGY TRAININGS: Part 2 - Practical Epidemiology Introduction    • (E003) Practical Epidemiology Part 2 - Int...   Basic Measurement Tools - Practical Epidemiology    • (E004-C) Practical Epidemiology - Basic Me...   COURSE PROVIDER: The North Dakota Public Health Training Network (NDPHTN) develops core competencies in public health practitioners around the world through practical, practice-based training. Learn more at https://www.ndphtn.com INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Terry Dwelle is the former North Dakota State Health Officer and the current President and Educational Director of North Dakota Public Health Training Network (NDPHTN). He has over 40 years of clinical and public health experience in the United States, Eastern Europe, Latin and South America, and Central and East Africa. #publichealth #epidemiology #epidemiologist #ndphtn