uses of epidemiology

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i. Uses of Epidemiology- To study the occurrence of disease in a population To diagnose the health of the community To identify determinants of diseases To estimate individual risks and chances To plan health services To evaluate intervention measures To complete natural history of disease To forecast future disease trends To identify syndromes

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Page 1: Uses of Epidemiology

i. Uses of Epidemiology- To study the occurrence of disease in a population To diagnose the health of the community To identify determinants of diseases To estimate individual risks and chances To plan health services To evaluate intervention measures To complete natural history of disease To forecast future disease trends To identify syndromes