BASICS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY

BASICS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY Public Health • The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through organized community efforts Public health core functions • Assessment • The assessment & monitoring of the health of communities and populations at risk to identify health problems and priorities • Policy Development • The formulation of public policies designed to solve identified local and national health problems and priorities • Assurance • To assure that all populations have access to appropriate and cost-effective care, including health promotion and disease prevention services Public Health & Medicine • Medicine • Providing healing for those who are sick • Focus on individuals, diagnose symptoms, treat diseases, provide comfort, relieve pain and suffering, and enhance the capacity to function Public Health & Medicin