The study of the occurrence,distribution,and determinants of health and disease in a population is the field of
A) microbiology.
B) immunology.
C) epidemiology.
D) virology.

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Epidemiology is the study of the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations. It is the backbone of public health and provides a foundation for the development of effective interventions for disease prevention and control. The other options - microbiology, immunology, and virology - are more specific fields related to the study of microorganisms and the immune system.

The Study of the Occurrence,distribution,and Determinants of Health and Disease