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What Are the Methods Used in Epidemiology?

Epidemiologists use various methods to study health-related events:
Descriptive Epidemiology: Involves characterizing the distribution of diseases by time, place, and person.
Analytical Epidemiology: Uses comparative studies to determine the causes of diseases and the effectiveness of interventions.
Experimental Epidemiology: Involves conducting controlled experiments, such as clinical trials, to test hypotheses.
Field Epidemiology: Focuses on investigating health problems in real-world settings.

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