TICR Introduction to Epidemiology

Definitions of Epidemiology

The study of the distribution and determinants (causes) of disease e.g., cardiovascular epidemiology

The method used to conduct human subject research - the methodologic foundation of any research where individual humans or groups of humans are the unit of observation

Which of the following is the easiest to begin to perform?

Clinical practice NO - Need a degree and a license

Epidemiologic/Clinical research (ie human subjects research) YES – Need idea and calculator
Clinical Epidemiology

Laboratory research NO - Need physical lab space and equipment

Which of the following is the easiest to perform well?

Clinical practice

Epidemiologic/Clinical research (ie human subjects research)

Laboratory research

All of the above require extensive knowledge and experience to perform well