epidemiology
Pronunciation: [ˌɛpɪdiˈmiːələdʒi]
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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?
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