Risk assessment is vital in epidemiology for several reasons:
- Informed Decision-Making: It provides scientific evidence to support public health decisions, policy-making, and resource allocation. - Disease Prevention: By identifying risk factors and vulnerable populations, it aids in developing targeted intervention strategies to prevent disease outbreaks. - Risk Communication: It helps in effectively communicating risks to stakeholders, including the general public, healthcare providers, and policymakers, thereby promoting awareness and informed actions. - Research and Surveillance: It informs the design and implementation of epidemiological studies and surveillance systems to monitor and evaluate health risks over time.
