epidemiology

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10666
Study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations and the application of this study for the control of health problems.
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 749 [Terms] [Paper]