Learning objectives
At the end of the course, students should be able to describe and explain how epidemiological methods are used to identify public health problems, to plan and evaluate public health interventions.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Definition, scope and uses of epidemioloigy
Epidemiological studies (ecological studies, cross-sectional, case-control, cohort studies, experimental studies)
Epidemiological study design
Full programme
Definition, scope and uses of epidemiology
The sources of the statistical-epidemiological data
Descriptive epidemiological measures
Ecological studies, cross-sectional studies, case-control studies, cohort studies, experimental studies
Epidemiological study design
Bias in Epidemiology
Screening tests: theory and practical applications
The outbreak management
Bibliography
Signorelli C. Igiene, Epidemiologia e Sanità Pubblica. Roma: Società Editrice Universo, 2011.
Barbuti e coll. Igiene. Bologna: Monduzzi Editore, 2011.
Teaching methods
Lessons.
Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam.
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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