"G. d'Annunzio"
As per the Course didactic regulations.
Learn about the basic elements of descriptive, analytical and evaluative epidemiology; Learn and be able to use the main measures of disease frequency and exposure to risk factors and protective factors; Learn about and be able to use the main measures of disease risk.
The course aims to provide the basic knowledge of epidemiology for the analysis and understanding of the health problems of populations
- Definition and purpose of epidemiology - Fundamental measures in epidemiology - Standardization of rates - Screening - Cross-sectional studies - Case-control studies - Cohort studies - Clinical trials - Bias and confounding
Recommended texts: - Faggiano F., Donato F., Barbone F. Manuale di Epidemiologia per la Sanità Pubblica. Centro Scientifico Editore. Additional teaching material: Slides presented in class and provided by the Professor
The course is taught by lectures of 2 hours based on the didactic calendar. The lectures include a strong interactive component between lecturer and students. Attendance is mandatory.
Written examination
Student reception: From Monday to Friday from 12:00 to 14:00 by telephone appointment (0871 3554006) or E-mail (tommaso.staniscia@unich.it)
