질병의 발생, 분포 및 전파 양상을 연구하고 이를 조절하는 방법을 다루는 의학의 한 분야.
The branch of medicine and public health that studies the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
예문:
"Epidemiology played a crucial role in identifying the source of the contaminated water supply."
"The field of epidemiology helps public health officials develop strategies to prevent future outbreaks."
"Modern epidemiology uses complex statistical models to track the spread of infectious diseases across borders."