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Epidemiology Terms: A Glossary of Epidemiological Words

Gideon

Public health and government agencies prevent the spread of emerging infectious diseases on their shores. Incidence Incidence refers to the probability of a disease occurring in a given population in a specific time period. Here are the most common epidemiological metrics to help you get started, in a handy epidemiologic glossary.

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The Great Handwashing Debate

Exploring Health

This theory is gaining traction as the relationship between the human microbiome and the immune system becomes better understood. Could exposing ourselves to pathogens by reducing hygiene improve the composition of our microbiomes and, therefore, strengthen our immune systems defenses?