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| Study of the distribution and determinants of health related states or events in human populations and the application of this study to the prevention and control of health problems. |
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| Characterization of the distribution of health related states or event |
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| Finding and quantifying associations, testing hypotheses, and identifying causes of health related states or events. |
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| ability of a program to produce a desired effect among those who participate in the program compared to those who do not |
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| Ability of a program to produce benefits among those who are offered the program (are people likely to participate, is it practical) |
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| occurrence of illness/event in excess of normal in a community |
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| An epidemic that affects a large region |
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| ONGOING, USUAL or constant presence of a disease in a community |
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| the 3 parts of the epidemiological triangle |
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