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BMTRY 765 Chronic Disease Epidemiology

Description

Examination of chronic disease from an epidemiologic perspective, with an emphasis on methodological and practical issues of study designs, exposure and outcome assessment, factors determining the distribution of selected chronic diseases and critical review of relevant epidemiologic literature. Students are introduced to disease registries, their purpose, benefits, and limitations.

Prerequisites

BMTRY 736