Learn about environmental epidemiology, the study of diseases and health conditions of a population that are linked to environmental factors that are generally outside the control of affected individuals.
This is Part 2 in our Environmental Public Health Practice series.
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TRAINING OBJECTIVES:
- Review the definitions of epidemiology and environmental epidemiology.
- Review a brief history of epidemiology.
- Define descriptive and analytic epidemiology.
- Review key epidemiologic rates and terms.
- Review observational and non-observational epidemiologic study designs.
- Review the concept of bias.
- Review the 3 requirements for successful epidemiologic investigations.
- Discuss major strengths and weaknesses of environmental epidemiology.
REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS AND GET MORE:
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- Add this class to your training transcript
- Test your comprehension with a quiz
- Earn Certified Public Health (continuing education) credits
- Order an official Certificate of Completion
COURSE PROVIDER:
This training is brought to you by North Dakota Public Health Training Network (NDPHTN). We provide practical, practice-based training in core competencies for professionals around the world who protect and improve the public's health. Learn more at www.ndphtn.com
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Terry Dwelle is the former North Dakota State Health Officer and the current President and Educational Director of North Dakota Public Health Training Network (NDPHTN).
He is also a co-author of the textbook "Introduction to Public Health: Promises and Practices" (Springer Publishing, 3rd edition, 2024), which presents a thorough overview of the U.S. public health system from its origins to current state and future directions. (Available at a.co/d/gdKu8zX.)
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