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What Are the Primary Goals of Epidemiology?

The primary goals of epidemiology include the following:
Surveillance: Monitoring the occurrence of diseases and health-related events to identify trends and outbreaks.
Assessment: Evaluating the distribution and determinants of health problems within populations.
Prevention: Developing and implementing strategies to reduce the incidence and prevalence of diseases.
Control: Managing and mitigating the impact of ongoing health issues.
Research: Investigating the causes, risk factors, and effects of diseases to inform evidence-based practices.

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