Various disciplines contribute uniquely to epidemiology:
- Biology: Provides an understanding of the mechanisms of disease at the molecular and cellular levels. - Medicine: Offers clinical insights into disease presentation, progression, and treatment. - Statistics: Essential for designing studies, analyzing data, and interpreting results. - Social Sciences: Help in understanding the social determinants of health and the impact of behavior on disease spread. - Environmental Science: Important for studying how environmental factors influence the prevalence and spread of diseases.
