PRESCOTT'S MICROBILOGY
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ISBN: 9781264075515
Author: WILLEY
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 36.2, Problem 3CC
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The main objective of the epidemiology or epidemiologist is to study about the geographical location, what are all the prevalent diseases in a particular location, population, and how to prevent and control any spread of new or old diseases. Moreover, the epidemiologist must mark high risk areas that are prone to disease.
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