THE JACKSON COUNTY MISSOURI
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Managed and operated by
Truman Medical Centers
313 S. Liberty
Independence, MO 64050
Information & Appointments:
816.404-6415
FAX:
816.404-6418
Mr. R. James Kelly
Director
Jackson County Health Department
Mike Sanders
Jackson County Executive
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Epidemiology
Epidemiology is the study of factors determining disease in a
population. It is also defined as the study of the distribution and
determinants of disease and other conditions in populations before, during
and after preventive and other interventions. It is population-based
and describes health-related phenomena through measurements of disease and
its determinants and distribution in a given population.
An epidemiologist is someone who initiates and maintains systems
for the collection and analysis of data, designs disease surveillance
systems, evaluates trends, determines disease baselines, initiates and
coordinates epidemiologic investigations and studies and recommends actions
related to data trends.
Services Include:
- Coordinate with Disease Control and Epidemiology
- Analyze and interpret data (communicable disease, chronic disease,
etc.)
- Lead outbreak investigations
- Maintain disease surveillance systems
- Recommend interventions, evaluate and re-evaluate interventions
- Collaborate with public health and community partners
- Develop or assist with the development of emergency response plans
- Provide consultation
- Provide educational programs
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