Epidemiology of Chronic Disease

This course provides an in-depth exploration of chronic disease epidemiology, equipping students with the skills to assess disease burden and evaluate key chronic disease studies. Students will learn to access and interpret state and national data sources, identify key risk factors for chronic diseases, and synthesize findings from scientific literature. Emphasis is placed on critical appraisal of epidemiologic studies and the application of data to inform public health practice. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to characterize chronic disease patterns in populations and effectively utilize surveillance data to support prevention and intervention efforts.