The purpose of this program is to provide training in alcohol epidemiology. This program represents a collaboration between the Department of Psychiatry and the Department of Epidemiology. Methodological issues especially pertinent to research on elderly individuals are emphasized. The program faculty are currently doing research in a number of problems pertinent to the elderly, including osteoporosis, falls, arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. This program is linked with the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and is geared towards conducting epidemiological research into the health effects of environmental pollution.
Students receive training in both epidemiological methods and aspects of environmental measurements.
Current interests include health effects of low-level radiation, noise, chemical contamination, the environment, trace elements, and disease. Both the master's and doctorates are available for students who wish to specialize in this area. This program is based on a collaboration among the Departments of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Health and Human Genetics in the Graduate School of Public Health. Areas of training in epidemiology include aging, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis. Students are also required to participate in research activities in Environmental Health and Human Genetics.