Résumé de section

  • Basic Epidemiology


    • Basic epidemiological concepts
      To address animal and human health issues, we will examine basic epidemiology concepts and definitions, learn the concept of causation, how it is used to address animal and human health problems and how to apply basic measures and tools of descriptive epidemiology.
    • What will you learn?

      By the end of the module, participants will be able to:  

      • explain and apply basic epidemiology concepts and essential definitions needed to address animal and human health problems;
      • explain the concept of causation and how it is used to better understand animal and human health problems;
      • explain and apply the basic measures and tools of descriptive epidemiology.

    • Apply basic epidemiology and essential definitions

      In this lesson, you will learn to apply basic epidemiology concepts and essential definitions needed to address animal and human health problems. Please watch the lecture by Dr. Tosapol Dejyong, International Animal Health and Value Chain Specialist, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

      Please note: Downloadable presentation is at the end of the recorded lecture.

      Estimated time required: one hour.
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    • Concept of causation, basic measures and tools of descriptive epidemiology

      In this lesson, you will learn the concept of causation and how it is used to address animal and human health problems, you will also learn how to apply basic measures and tools of descriptive epidemiology. Please watch the lecture by Dr. David M. Castellan, International Veterinary Epidemiology Consultant.

      Please note: Downloadable presentation is at the end of the recorded lecture.

      Estimated time required: two hours.
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