Environmental epidemiology
Environmental Epidemiology is a branch of epidemiology that focuses on the study of the relationship between environmental factors and human health.
Pronunciation
- Environmental: /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl/
- Epidemiology: /ˌɛpɪˌdiːmiˈɒlədʒi/
Etymology
The term "Environmental Epidemiology" is derived from three Greek words:
- "Environ" - meaning "surrounding"
- "Epi" - meaning "upon"
- "Demos" - meaning "people"
- "Logos" - meaning "study"
This term essentially refers to the study of how the surrounding environment impacts the health of the people.
Definition
Environmental Epidemiology is the study of the effects of environmental exposures on the incidence and prevalence of diseases and health conditions. This includes the study of both infectious and non-infectious diseases that can be spread or exacerbated by factors in the environment.
Related Terms
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Environmental Health: The branch of public health that focuses on the relationships between people and their environment; promotes human health and well-being; and fosters healthy and safe communities.
- Exposure Assessment: The process of determining or estimating the magnitude, frequency, and duration of exposure to an agent, along with the number and characteristics of the population exposed.
- Risk Assessment: The process of quantifying the probability of a harmful effect to individuals or populations from certain human activities.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Environmental epidemiology
- Wikipedia's article - Environmental epidemiology
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