Introduction to epidemiology: using information for health (CP202505)

PPT Slides - Intro to epidemiology

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• An introduction to epidemiology
• An overview of surveillance for communicable and non-communicable diseases
• Identifying and monitoring health inequalities
• Types, sources and levels of data
• Analysing and interpreting data using qualitative and quantitative methods
• Presenting public health data to different audiences

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Relevant UKPHR Standards (2)

2.1 Identify data and information requirements to deliver the public health function demonstrating use of epidemiological terms and concepts.

2.2 Manage data and information in compliance with policy and protocol, demonstrating awareness of data confidentiality and disclosure.

2.3 Obtain, verify and organise data and information, showing awareness of potential data anomalies.

2.4 Demonstrate how health inequalities are identified and monitored.

2.5 Interpret and present information using appropriate analytical methods for quantitative data.

2.6 Interpret and present information using appropriate analytical methods for qualitative data.

• Be confident in understanding and using the key epidemiological terms
• Understand surveillance methods for both communicable and non-communicable diseases
• Understand how health inequalities are identified and monitored
• Understand the different types, sources and levels of data
• Be able to discuss the differences and uses of qualitative and quantitative data
• Know how to present data to different audiences