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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Parents are overwhelmed. It may affect their kids’ relationship with food
Parents are overwhelmed. It may affect their kids’ relationship with food

Mothers are particularly stressed, as are families with more children, less money Most parents have been there. It’s the end of a long workday, which also included managing your children’s

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Researchers to develop tool to predict measles outbreaks
Researchers to develop tool to predict measles outbreaks

A research team led by faculty at the University of Georgia and Pennsylvania State University has received a $583,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a

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CPH honors outstanding faculty, staff, students & alumni in April
CPH honors outstanding faculty, staff, students & alumni in April

With the end of the 2023-2024 academic year on the horizon, the UGA College of Public Health is pleased to recognize the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members who

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