Social epidemiology
Social Epidemiology
Social epidemiology is a branch of epidemiology that focuses particularly on the effects of social-structural factors on states of health.
Pronunciation
So·cial ep·i·de·mi·ol·o·gy
Etymology
The term "social epidemiology" is derived from the Latin word "socius" meaning "companion" or "ally", and the Greek words "epi", "demos", and "logos" which mean "upon", "people", and "study" respectively.
Definition
Social epidemiology is the study of how societal factors such as income, education, occupation, social class, and race/ethnicity influence the distribution of health and disease in populations. It seeks to understand the ways in which social, political, cultural, and economic circumstances influence our chances for a healthy life.
Related Terms
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Social determinants of health: The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age, including the health system.
- Health disparities: Differences in health outcomes and their determinants between different segments of the population.
- Public health: The science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Social epidemiology
- Wikipedia's article - Social epidemiology
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