Malaria is a serious health concern in Cambodia. The rate of malaria infection is 40 percent in some villages, especially those surrounded by forests. If you have been asked to research the problem for the World Health Organization due to your extensive professional experience with the study of social disease patterns, you are MOST likely a(n)

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An epidemiologist is a scientist who studies the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations. They investigate and describe the distribution of diseases, identify risk factors, and develop and evaluate interventions to prevent and control the spread of diseases. So, an epidemiologist would be the most suitable professional to research the problem of malaria in Cambodia for the World Health Organization.

Malaria Is a Serious Health Concern in Cambodia