How Do Epidemiologists Study Disease Transmission?
Epidemiologists employ various methods to study disease transmission:
1. Surveillance: Monitoring disease occurrence and spread to identify outbreaks and inform public health responses. 2. Field Investigations: Conducting outbreak investigations to identify sources and modes of transmission. 3. Analytical Studies: Using case-control and cohort studies to determine risk factors and transmission dynamics. 4. Mathematical Modeling: Simulating disease spread to predict future outbreaks and evaluate intervention strategies.
