Epidemiology: An Essential Science for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

Lubker, Bobbie Boyd

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ERIC Number: EJ549161

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Epidemiology: An Essential Science for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

Lubker, Bobbie Boyd

Journal of Communication Disorders, v30 n4 p251-67 Jul-Aug 1997

Introduces epidemiology as a health science that is essential as a complement to the basic laboratory and clinical sciences in speech-language pathology and audiology. A definition of epidemiology is presented. Principles of epidemiology, including causal criteria, and concepts such as incidence, prevalence, and risk are discussed. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Audiology, Causal Models, Communication Disorders, Epidemiology, Incidence, Influences, Risk, Scientific Concepts, Scientific Principles, Speech Impairments, Speech Language Pathology

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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