182782 Measures of Disease Frequency: Meaning and Application

Sunday, October 26, 2008: 9:00 AM

JoLynn P. Montgomery, MPH, PhD , Office of Public Health Practice, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI
Participants will learn about the concepts of disease frequency and how to calculate and interpret two of the most common measures (prevalence and cumulative incidence). The instructor will walk participants through calculating these and then give participants the opportunity to calculate their own measures of disease frequency in small groups. After the small group activity, the instructor will lead a discussion that summarizes the activity, and interprets and applies the results.

Learning Objectives:
Calculate common measures of disease frequency (e.g., incidence and prevalence) Assess disease frequency results for disease specific issues

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: Dr. Montgomery holds a PhD in epidemiology from the University of Michigan and an MPH in International Health from Tulane University. After nine years working at the Michigan Department of Community Health, she is a research investigator in the department of epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Her primary focus is on applied epidemiology and public health practice with specialization in control of communicable diseases, disease surveillance systems, data security, and public health emergency preparedness and response. She serves as Director for the Michigan Center for Public Health Preparedness, training state and local health department staff in epidemiology and disease surveillance.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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