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epidemiology

Pronunciation: [ˌɛpɪdiˈmiːələdʒi]

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Learn how to use epidemiology in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “health sciences”

(noun) the study of how diseases spread and how to control them. It's like being a detective for health, finding out why people get sick and how to help others stay healthy.

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The epidemiology research showed how the flu spreads during the winter months.

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Without proper epidemiology studies, understanding the disease would be very difficult.

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What is the role of epidemiology in preventing outbreaks of illness?

Context: “public health”

(noun) a branch of medicine that looks at how health problems affect different groups of people. It helps us learn which communities are affected and why.

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Epidemiology in public health can help improve health services for everyone.

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Ignoring epidemiology can lead to serious health crises in communities.

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How does epidemiology help us understand health issues in different populations?

How to pronounce epidemiology

Pronunciation: [ˌɛpɪdiˈmiːələdʒi]

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