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field epidemiology  

Definition

  • The term field epidemiology describes the application of epidemiologic methods, usually by representatives of a public health service, to address specific health-related questions in community settings. Many, if not most, field investigations address urgent or acute health problems. [Source: Encyclopedia of Epidemiology; Field Epidemiology]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-H2X6F80R-4

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