Definition of Epidemiology. In this field, the population replaces the individual patient. Therefore, epidemiology is used to assess or evaluate the health of a defined community. Below is an example of the relationship between epidemiology and clinical medicine. Healthy Community Healthy Individual Adapted from the World Health Organization.
Epidemiology is about information.
The information needed for planning, managing, and evaluating the activities required to promote health and to prevent and control disease and injury. Epidemiology at The Columbus Health Department The Epidemiology Team at the Columbus Health Department assess community health status by collecting, analyzing, and distributing health information. The Epidemiology Team serves internal programs, external agencies, and the public by providing a resource for community health statistics and information. The Epidemiology Team strives to fulfill the needs of its patrons by providing reliable, accurate, and timely information to guide community health decision making. The series includes topics on mortality, morbidity, and health risks.