Track 39: Epidemiology and Public Health Research

Overview: Epidemiology and Public Health Research

Epidemiology is the foundational science of public health, focusing on the distribution, determinants, and prevention of diseases in populations. Through methodical data collection and analysis, it provides evidence for developing policies, designing interventions, and evaluating healthcare outcomes at a community or global level. Public Health Research encompasses a broader interdisciplinary approach, integrating biostatistics, environmental health, behavioral science, policy analysis, and health systems research. It aims to protect and improve the health of populations through surveillance, prevention strategies, health education, and policy reform.

Key Sub-Topics in Epidemiology and Public Health Research:

Infectious Disease Surveillance · Chronic Disease Epidemiology · Environmental and Occupational Health · Social Determinants of Health · Epidemiologic Study Designs (Cohort, Case-Control, Cross-Sectional) · Global Health Policy · Vaccine Effectiveness and Safety · Outbreak Investigation · Health Inequity and Disparities · Non-Communicable Disease Control · Biostatistics in Epidemiology · Public Health Informatics · Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology · Behavioral and Lifestyle Epidemiology · Health Systems and Policy Research