epidemiology mean

epidemiology mean.

Ans= the branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health.
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Epidemiology is the study of the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations. It is the cornerstone of public health, and shapes policy decisions and evidence-based practice by identifying risk factors for disease and targets for preventive healthcare.