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.