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Epidemiology of tuberculosis
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Description:Course #WB2556
Epidemiology is the study of diseases and other health problems in groups of people. Epidemiologists determine the frequency and pattern (the distribution) of health problems in different communities. They find out who has a specific health problem, how often the problem occurs, and where the problem occurs. Using this information about who, when, and where, epidemiologists try to determine why the health problem is occurring.
Public health officials use epidemiologic information to design ways to prevent and control the diseases in the community. By finding out who is at risk for a specific health problem, they can target their prevention and control strategies at this group.
This module examines recent trends in TB in the United States and describes groups of people who are at higher risk for latent TB infection (LTBI) and TB disease. Groups of people who are at higher risk for TB vary from area to area; state and local health departments are responsible for determining specifically who is at risk in their area.
CS302141-B
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Content Notes:Background -- Objectives -- New Terms -- Introduction to TB Epidemiology -- People at High Risk for TB Infection and TB Disease -- Additional Resources -- Answers to Study -- Case Study Answers.
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