This episode will introduce the listeners to the study of Epidemiology. Epidemiology is the study of distribution (including frequency and pattern), risk/ protective factors and interventions (including diagnosing and management) of diseases. 3 historical stories (Dr John Snow and cholera, Dr Percival Pott and scrotal cancer and Dr James Lind and scurvy) will be used to further explained the study areas.

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