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In our Junior Doctor- Diseases program, the kids will learn how to diagnose different diseases. You will learn to think like an epidemiologists or general physician, and search for the cause of the disease, identify people at risk and figure out how to control or stop the spread of the disease.
You will also see how Physicians, veterinarians, scientists, and other health professionals often train to be “Disease Detectives”.
You will develop skills to
Recognize risk factors for health problems
◼ Know the components of the scientific method used in investigating a disease outbreak to real-life situations affecting health
◼ Understand and interpret the basic concepts of mathematics (rates & proportions as attack rate, relative risk & odds ratio) used to assess health risks
◼ Recognize an epidemiological case definition, know the different types of study designs used by epidemiologists and be able to recognize them from written account.
You will learn as to what determines the health of a population and types of public health issues.
As an epidemiologist you will use Scientific Method for organized problem solving, you will understand the distribution and determinants of disease in human populations. You will learn to prevent and control those diseases. You will factor Health-related events such as chronic diseases, environmental problems, behavioral problems, injuries, and infectious diseases.
This course will prepare you for the Science Olympiad topics.