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What are Some Key Concepts in Epidemiology?

1. Prevalence: This measures how widespread a disease is in a population at a specific point in time.
2. Incidence: This indicates the number of new cases that develop in a given period.
3. Risk Factors: Attributes or exposures that increase the likelihood of developing a disease.
4. Outbreak Investigation: The process of identifying the source and controlling the spread of disease.
5. Surveillance: Continuous, systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health-related data.

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