Definition
Epidemiology "eh-pi-dee-me-ology" is the study of health factors in human and animal populations. It includes collecting, analyzing, and sending out public health information and investigating public health threats. These activities help determine causes of disease and effective disease prevention. Epidemiology also plays a key role in forming and implementing public health policy.
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Vision
Reduce the effects of communicable disease, chronic illness, and preventable injury for all Hoosiers.
Mission
Protecting the health of Hoosiers through surveillance, investigation, education, and collaboration.
Hot Topics
| Cyclosporiasis | Chickenpox (Varicella) |
Novel Coronavirus-MERS |
| 2014 Yellow Book | Antibiotic Resistant Threats in the US |
West Nile Information |
Epidemiology Resource Center Divisions
| Data Analysis & Risk Factors |
Entomology |
Indoor Air |
| Public Health Geographics |
Surveillance & Investigation |
Zoonotic & Environmental |
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