Issues of Race and Gender
Epidemiology is the study of how diseases affect the health and illness of populations. It involves investigating the distribution and determinants of health-related states, aiming to understand how factors like social, environmental, and genetic influences impact disease spread and public health. This field plays a crucial role in global public health and pandemics by providing insights that inform prevention strategies, policies, and responses to health crises.
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