Descriptive epidemiology

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003057",
  "term": "Descriptive epidemiology",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The branch of epidemiology that focuses on characterizing the distribution of health-related states or events in populations according to person, place, and time. This approach involves collecting and analyzing data to identify patterns and trends without testing specific hypotheses. It provides initial insights for further analytical epidemiological studies.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "health"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1204 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/descriptive-epidemiology/"
}