Examination of chronic disease from an epidemiologic
perspective, with an emphasis on methodological and practical
issues of study designs, exposure and outcome assessment,
factors determining the distribution of selected chronic
diseases and critical review of relevant epidemiologic
literature. Students are introduced to disease registries,
their purpose, benefits and limitations.
Athena Title
EPI CHRONIC DISEASE
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EPID 8400E, GRNT 8400E
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Student will be able to describe the historical development of ideas regarding chronic disease etiology.
Student will be able to discuss principles underlying epidemiologic studies of selected chronic diseases.
Student will be able to describe leading causes of morbidity and mortality of chronic diseases.
Student will be able to explain the importance of epidemiology for informing scientific, ethical, economic and political discussion of chronic disease as a public health issue.
Student will be able to identify key sources of data for epidemiologic study of chronic disease.
Student will be able to apply the basic terminology and definitions of epidemiology to the study of chronic disease.
Student will be able to evaluate the strengths and limitations of epidemiologic reports.
Student will be able to apply content to special research problems, major research directions, and methodological challenges related to chronic disease epidemiology.
Topical Outline
Introduction to chronic disease epidemiology and control
