Epidemiology, the original science of public health, studies the distribution of disease, health events and health-related behavior,with an emphasis on patterns of risk and prevention measures.

Biostatistics focuses on the development and applications of qualitative methods for collecting, summarizing and analyzing health-related data.

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Not all healthy fats are created equal
Not all healthy fats are created equal

UGA study investigates the role of omega-3 and omega-6 fats in preventing disease and death. A new study by researchers at the University of Georgia provides even more reason to

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CPH In the Media: March 2024
CPH In the Media: March 2024

UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of March 2024: Andrea Swartzendruber, associate professor of epidemiology & biostatistics, provided commentary about CPCs in a story

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CPH In the Media: February 2024
CPH In the Media: February 2024

UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of February 2024: Double Dawg students Caleb Snead’s research and service work in rural Georgia was profiled by

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