What is the Role of an Epidemiologist in Understanding Transmission?
Epidemiologists study the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations. They:
1. Conduct surveillance to monitor and track disease incidence and prevalence. 2. Perform outbreak investigations to identify the source and mode of transmission. 3. Develop mathematical models to predict the spread and impact of infectious diseases. 4. Design and implement public health interventions to control and prevent outbreaks.
