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Principles of Epidemiology

X186 (2 semester units in Public Health)

30 hours CE credit: BRN

Epidemiology is the study of the distribution of disease and health in human populations. Learn the basic principles of epidemiology, their application to specific public health situations, and criteria for critically evaluating epidemiology studies. You discuss epidemiological concepts and their application to sample problems. Topics include disease risk, methods of evaluating the causative factors of disease, and the assessment of epidemiological study designs and research activities. Note: Please bring a calculator to class. Enrollment is limited.

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Thurs. June 25, San Francisco

LISA GOLDMAN ROSAS, M.P.H., Ph.D., is a postdoctoral fellow in the Kellogg Health Scholars Program in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at UCSF. Her research focuses on health disparities in childhood obesity, particularly among children of Mexican descent.

• 10 meetings
• June 25 to Aug. 27: Thurs., 6:30-9:30 pm
• San Francisco: Room 808, UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St., 8th Floor (enter on Fremont St.)
• $375 (EDP 405787)

Wed. Sept. 9, Berkeley

LYNDSAY AMMON AVALOS, Ph.D., is an epidemiologist and research associate at the Alcohol Research Group.

• 10 meetings
• Sept. 9 to Nov. 18: Wed., 6:30-9:30 pm (no meeting Nov. 11)
• Berkeley: Room 213, UC Berkeley Extension, 1995 University Ave.
• $375 (EDP 411587)

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