Risk in Epidemiology: Terminology, main Definitions and Systematization of Concepts
https://doi.org/10.31631/2073-3046-2017-16-6-73-78
Abstract
In the submitted report from modern theoretical positions the concept of risk of epidemiology is surveyed. Definitions are given to categories: «epidemiological risk», «risk factor», «risk group», «territory of risk» and «risk time». Hierarchical systematization of the discussed concepts is given.
About the Authors
S. N. Shugaeva
Irkutsk State Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education - Branch Campus of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Further Professional Education «Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education»; Federal State Budgetary Institution of Science «Scientific Center of Family Health and Human Reproduction»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
E. D. Savilov
Irkutsk State Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education - Branch Campus of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Further Professional Education «Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education»; Federal State Budgetary Institution of Science «Scientific Center of Family Health and Human Reproduction»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Shugaeva S.N., Savilov E.D. Risk in Epidemiology: Terminology, main Definitions and Systematization of Concepts. Epidemiology and Vaccinal Prevention. 2017;16(6):73-78. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31631/2073-3046-2017-16-6-73-78
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