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epidemiology

[ep-i-dee-mee-ol-uh-jee, -dem-ee-] / ˌɛp ɪˌdi miˈɒl ə dʒi, -ˌdɛm i- /
NOUN
public health
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"While school food is not as good as it should be, there are some regulations around it," says Keith Godfrey, an epidemiology professor at the University of Southampton.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

"I definitely believe that there is underdiagnosis," said Melissa Nolan, a professor of epidemiology at the University of South Carolina -- the state that has recorded the highest number of infections this year.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

“They are about putting together epidemiology, traceback, supply chain information and laboratory evidence to determine the most likely source.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

The generally high vaccination rate nationwide is keeping these outbreaks from getting worse, said Amira Roess, a global health and epidemiology professor at George Mason University’s College of Public Health.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Even Adah, who’s becoming an expert in tropical epidemiology and strange new viruses.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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