Question

Descriptive epidemiology is used for both scientific and administrative purposes. Describe and provide at least one example of how descriptive epidemiology is used for scientific purposes and describe and provide at least one example of how descriptive epidemiology is used for administrative purposes.

Answer 1

Descriptive epidemiology is used for adminstrative purposes as it necessary for the operation and proper functioning in dissecting a health problem . It provides a systematic approach to study patterns of the disease. As it helps in studying the risk and its probable solutions . We can take the example of Covid -19 virus . To understand this , descriptive epidemiology is important to understand the area from where the infection starts and which age group is more susceptible to this disease , what pattern does it follow so to Provides timely information for decision-makers, the media, the public, and others about the investigated items on disease. It also helps in modifying and ensuring health measures.

Descriptive epidemiology is used for scientific purposes as it provide various information about the disease such as provide testable hypotheses regarding the etiology, exposure mode, control measure effectiveness, and other aspects of the health problem which is crucial for carrying out any research.