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BNS 223: Epidemiology

The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems.

Course Content

Explore the detailed topics covered in Epidemiology.

Introductory Concepts in Epidemiology

Definition & Scope Descriptive Epidemiology (Morbidity/Mortality) Determinants of Disease Transmission Natural History of Disease & Prevention Screening of Diseases

Principles in Demography

Introduction to Demography Sources of Demographic Data Basic Demographic Measures Population Size & Composition Demographic Processes (Fertility, etc.) Population & Development

Epidemiology in Practice and Research

Disease Surveillance & Outbreak Investigation Observational Study Designs Experimental Study Designs Probability Sampling Methods Non-Probability Sampling

Statistical Methods in Epidemiology

Measurements (Relative Risk, Odds Ratio) Data Gathering, Cleaning & Analysis Measures of Central Tendency & Dispersion Interpretation of Data (p-value, etc.)

Key References

A selection of key texts and resources cited in this course unit.

  1. Gordis, L. (2004) Epidemiology (3rd Ed). Philadelphia: Saunders Company
  2. World Health Organisation (2002) Basic Epidemiology, Geneva: WHO
  3. Jekel JF. (1996) Epidemiology, biostatistics and preventive medicine; W.B. Saunders
  4. Bonita, R, & Beaglehole, R. (2007). Basic Epidemiology. Geneva: World Health Organization.
  5. Bhopal, R. (2008) Concepts of Epidemiology: Oxford.
  6. Moon, G, & Gould, M (2000). Epidemiology: An Introduction: Open University Press
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