Question

Discuss access to sources of epidemiologic data, including shared data and record linkage, Your response must be at least 200-400 words in length

Answer 1

Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations and the application of this study to the control of health problems. The word epidemiology comes from the Greek words epi, meaning on or upon, demos, meaning people, and logos, meaning the study of. In other words, the word epidemiology has its roots in the study of what befalls a population. The form, organization, and timing of required data are important components in determining appropriate data sources. Data elements can be grouped into categories identifying the specific variable or construct they are intended to describe.

Patient identifiers,Patient selection criteria,Treatments and tests,Confounders,Outcomes,   Disease/condition and etc.

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