Define and describe the field of epidemiology

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Define and describe the field of Epidemiology (1/2 page)
Define and explain epidemiologic transition and describe the factors involved in epidemiologic transition
Say we suspect a relationship between a specific dietary factor and heart disease. Can you think of ways of epidemiologically assessing whether indeed the dietary factor is a determinant of heart disease?
Which types of diseases do you think pose a greater risk for the population of the United States: infectious diseases or chronic diseases. Please explain (1/2-1 page)
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