Epidemiology

Definition

Epidemiology is the study of how diseases spread and can be controlled within populations. It involves identifying patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in specific groups.

Related terms

Incidence: The number of new cases of a disease in a population over a specific period of time.

Prevalence: The total number of cases of a disease in a population at a given time.

Morbidity: The condition of being diseased or the incidence of illness in a population.