How Do We Investigate Outbreaks? Epidemiology Crash Course Outbreak Science

The video explores epidemiology, the study of disease patterns and health conditions in populations. It highlights the importance of understanding these patterns to control outbreaks. Epidemiology uses tools like prevalence and incidence to measure disease spread. The video also covers descriptive and analytical epidemiology, using Lyme disease as a case study. It explains how interventions are developed and the role of contact tracing, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is the significance of identifying the population at risk?

How can epidemiologists use analytical methods to understand outbreaks?

What interventions can be derived from epidemiological studies?

Discuss the importance of modeling in predicting outbreak developments.