Epidemiologist
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Duties and Responsibilities:
Epidemiologists study the frequency
and distribution of diseases within human populations and environments. Specifically,
they measure the incidence of disease occurrence and real ate it to different
characteristics of populations and environments. Epidemiologists perform
research, education, and public health practice in universities, government agencies,
international organizations, and private corporations. Epidemiologists often:
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Work on developing or refining
methods of measuring and evaluating disease occurrences.
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Develop and recommend public health
policy.
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Study or research chronic diseases, infectious
diseases, disease outbreaks, injuries, occupations, and environments.
Average Salary: $30,000 - $50,000
Educational
requirements:
Student should take the most
challenging high school courses (including AP OR IB courses) available in
science, math, and English. Epidemiologists have, as a minimum, master’s degree
in public health. Undergraduate requirements for admissions into public health
graduate programs vary by schools but usually include strong backgrounds in
biology, chemistry, mathematics, and or statistics.
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