Trace the History of Epidemiology from Approximately 400 BC to the Late

question 7

Essay

Trace the history of epidemiology from approximately 400 BC to the late 1800s. Identify at least three major historical developments and three major historical figures and their contributions to the field of epidemiology.

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Definitions:

Days

Units of time representing 24 hours, used universally to measure time periods shorter than a week.

Investment

The action or process of allocating resources, usually money, with the expectation of generating an income or profit.

Interest

The cost of borrowing money, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the loan amount.

Months

Refers to each of the twelve distinct periods into which a year is divided, commonly used to measure periods of time in calendars.