Epidemiological methods are used in a variety of public health areas, including

Epidemiological methods are used in a variety of public health areas, including infectious disease, chronic disease, genetics, behavioral, psychosocial, occupational, environmental, and social health. Epidemiological methods are used to assess, describe, analyze, and make comparisons of populations to inform evidence-based practices, interventions, and policies. Select one public health area and identify a health policy developed to address a specific health issue. Describe the health policy. What population and health issue does the policy target? Assess its effectiveness in reducing incidence, prevalence, morbidly, and mortality in a specific region.