Epidemiological refers to studying diseases, including how they spread and affect people. She's conducting epidemiological research on malaria transmission.
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Public Health
It often relates to public health issues and can influence health policies and practices. Epidemiological data helped improve the local vaccination program.
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Outbreak Context
Used when discussing the spread of diseases in the context of outbreaks, such as a pandemic. Epidemiological tracking is crucial during a flu outbreak.