Measures are fundamental in epidemiology for several reasons:
- Identifying Risk Factors: Measures like Relative Risk and Odds Ratios help identify factors that increase the risk of disease. - Evaluating Interventions: Measures such as NNT help assess the effectiveness of health interventions. - Resource Allocation: Understanding measures like Incidence and Prevalence helps in the allocation of healthcare resources. - Guiding Policy: Reliable measures provide evidence for developing public health policies and programs.
