Question

Please describe the importance of epidemiology in both public health and medicine. In addition, address some of the issues created by relying on statistics as highlighted by the reading from The Wisdom of Whores. Lastly, discuss why association does not equal causation. Please limit your response to three paragraphs.

Answer 1

Ans) Epidemiology is the study of the extent and population based spread of disease. Epidemiology he is an important tool for managing public health. epidemiology is used in several ways as a tool for improve in public health. Earlier studies in epidemiology who are concerned with the causes of communicable disease, and search work continuous to be essential since it lead to the identification of Preventive methods. Factors analysed:

Variation over time,

Effects of location & environment

Personal effects,genetics.

Public health is a collective actions to improve population health. Public health is organised effort and intended to reduce the mortality and morbidity. It is a science of promoting health, prevention of disease and promotion of health of a population by systematic efforts of society communities or individuals usually in the presence of Limited Financial Sources.

Address some of the issues created by the relying on Statistics as highlighted by the reading from the wisdom of Whores:

Elizabeth pisani he is epidemiologist Shiv Road issues in community in Africa example rise or fall in the rate of HIV infection among transgenders sex workers in Jakarta. pisani rights with candour and humour both essential give the general Squamishness with regard to the subjects .And issues are: HIV spread on predominantly by anal sex ,

injection with dirty needles,

sex with multiple partners,

STI among prostitutes.In her experience ,Pisano says ,the majority of female sex workers have not been trafficked.

causes :poverty , underdevelopment.