Social Epidemiology Explained: Meaning, Impact, and Jobs
March 14, 2025
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Often called “the cornerstone” of public health, epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of diseases, health conditions, or events among populations and the application of that study to control health problems. By applying the concepts learned in this course to current public health problems and issues, students will understand the practice of epidemiology as it relates to real life and makes for a better appreciation of public health programs and policies. This course explores public health issues like cardiovascular and infectious diseases – both locally and globally – through the lens of epidemiology.
This module introduces the history and field of epidemiology.
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This module introduces measures of disease frequency.
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This module introduces the following study designs: experimental, cohort, case control, cross-sectional, and ecologic.
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This module introduces measures of association and confidence intervals.
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This module introduces causality.
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This module concludes the course.
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Reviewed on May 8, 2020
I enjoyed this course very much. Was an excellent refresher for myself and all the material, additional reading resources and instruction from the professors was clear and concise. Thank you!
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Very useful and comprehensive information. I warmly recommend this course to all the ones interested in getting a proper understanding of the terms, concepts and designs used in clinical studies.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2020
Interesting, a great introduction in epidemiology and public health. I especially enjoyed the experimental trials design lectures. A good start for someone who wants to have a view in the field.
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