Epidemiology in nursing

Discuss one historical epidemiological event or accomplishment that has left an impact on healthcare as we know it. Clearly identify, describe, and define key points or people in the event or accomplishment.

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Epidemiology refers to the study of factors that determine the health of a defined population and the application of the findings to control diseases and health related problems in that population. Throughout history, epidemiology has greatly improved the health standards of people and itself has continually evolved over time since the time of Hippocrates in 400 BC (De Flora, et al., 2005). The first key event….

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