Mock-+Epidemiologists

E P I D E M I O L O G Y
== Answers   to Some of Your   Questions :) ==

//What is the main goal of an Epidemiologist?//
== The goal of the epidemiologist is to reduce public health risks by studying the pattern of disease or several diseases, as well as other health risks like injury from car crashes or other accidents. Many epidemiologists  can then make predictions about likelihood of disease occurrence, and develop prevention strategies. ==

//What are the degrees and amount of education needed to be an Epidemiologists?[[image:http://www.cardinalspellman.org/pics/graduation_cap.jpg width="153" height="113"]]//
== The epidemiologist usually has a bachelor’s degree in one of the sciences and a graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in epidemiology. Important studies at the graduate level include learning about chronic and infectious diseases, studying psychology, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, environmental impacts on humans, toxicology, biostatistics, and health service administration. Having not only a good background in science but also good math skills, especially in the areas of statistics and probability are prime requirements, since so much of what the epidemiologist does is dependent on interpretation of data. == == In addition to the studies listed above, an epidemiologist can also specialize in certain areas of interest. For example, the epidemiologist might study cancer, if he or she is looking at ways to prevent it, or might study pandemics, reproduction, or nutrition. There are numerous specializations, but some take on more general work, depending upon where their interest lies. ==


 * Participate in daily research on a specific disease.
 * Design a study on a public health issue.
 * Speak, write about, or advocate for changes that will address a public health issue.
 * Write reports on a finished research project.
 * Collaborate with doctors and other health care workers to address specific health issues.
 * Develop plans for coping with certain identified disease issues or risks.

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