Definition

Epidemiology "eh-pi-dee-me-ology" is the study of health factors in human and animal populations. It includes collecting, analyzing, and sending out public health information and investigating public health threats. These activities help determine causes of disease and effective disease prevention. Epidemiology also plays a key role in forming and implementing public health policy.

Diseases and Conditions

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Vision

Providing evidence based data for a healthier, safer Indiana.

Mission

Protecting the health of Hoosiers through surveillance, investigation, education, and collaboration.

Hot Topics

• COVID-19 Dashboard - Indiana
• COVID-19 Vaccination Registration
• Ebola Virus Disease
• NEDSS Base System (NBS) Information
• Hepatitis A
• Influenza
• Candida auris
• Norovirus

Epidemiology Resource Center Divisions

 

• Data Analysis & Risk Factors
• Public Health Geographics
• Infectious Disease Epidemiology
• Zoonotic and Vectorborne Epidemiology

 

 

Page last updated: July 8, 2019

Page last reviewed: September 1, 2017