The field of epidemiology continues to evolve. Which of the following is a major contribution of epidemiology?
A) Understanding of the factors that contribute to health and disease
B) The invention of health promotion and cure of disease
C) The eradication of infectious organism
D) Making health policy regarding the direction of health services

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Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations. Therefore, one of its major contributions is the understanding of the factors that contribute to health and disease, which helps to inform public health policies and interventions. Although epidemiology has played a role in the development of health promotion and disease cure, these are not its primary contributions. Additionally, while epidemiology has helped to control and manage infectious diseases, it has not yet led to their complete eradication. Finally, while epidemiology can inform and guide health policy, it does not make policy decisions in and of itself.

The Field of Epidemiology Continues to Evolve