Epidemiological method: Difference between revisions

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The science of epidemiology has matured significantly from the times of [[Hippocrates]] and [[John Snow (physician)|John Snow]]. The techniques for gathering and analyzing epidemiological data vary depending on the type of disease being monitored but each study will have overarching similarities.

==Outline of the process of an epidemiological study==

==Outline of the Process of an Epidemiological Study<ref>Austin, Donald F., and S. B. Werner. Epidemiology for the health sciences a primer on epidemiological concepts and their uses. Springfield, Ill: C. C. Thomas, 1974. Print.</ref>==

#Establish that a problem exists

#*Full epidemiological studies are expensive and laborious undertakings. Before any study is started, a case must be made for the importance of the research.

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#*[[Koch's postulates]] were the first criteria developed for epidemiological relationships. Because they only work well for highly contagious bacteria and toxins, this method is largely out of favor.

#*[[Epidemiology#Bradford-Hill criteria|Bradford-Hill Criteria]] are the current standards for epidemiological relationships. A relationship may fill all, some, or none of the criteria and still be true.

==Outline of#Publish the Process of an Epidemiological Studyresults<ref>Austin, Donald F., and S. B. Werner. Epidemiology for the health sciences a primer on epidemiological concepts and their uses. Springfield, Ill: C. C. Thomas, 1974. Print.</ref>==

#Publish the results

== Measures ==