Role of Epidemiology in Advocating for Public Health

Epidemiologist is the most important discipline in public health. Without it we don’t have the data and the evidence to understand how to really implement appropriate and meaningful interventions. In order to do this… we do this by gathering data, analyzing data, interpreting data, disseminating data, out to our partners… Important Keys to include and mention: a) Role of Epidemiology in Advocating for Public Health -Describes purpose and role of epidemiology in addressing public health issues and solutions. b) Recommendation -Develops recommendations on how epidemiology can be leveraged to advance public health’s importance in the present and future.