How Do Epidemiologists Measure Health Disparities?
Epidemiologists use various methods to measure health disparities, including:
1. Surveillance Systems: These systems collect data on health outcomes and determinants across different population groups. 2. Epidemiologic Studies: Cross-sectional, cohort, and case-control studies can help identify and quantify disparities. 3. Statistical Measures: Measures such as risk ratios, odds ratios, and incidence rates are used to compare health outcomes across different groups.
