Epidemiology is the study of
A)the effectiveness of the correlational model in determining cause.
B)research methods.
C)various forms of therapy.
D)incidence, distribution, and consequences of a problem in a population.

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Epidemiology is concerned with the incidence (how often a condition/event occurs), distribution (who is affected by the condition/event), and consequences (the outcome of the condition/event) of a problem in a population. It is often used in public health to identify risk factors, causes, and potential preventive measures for diseases or health-related issues. A and B are not accurate definitions of epidemiology, and C is not directly related to the field.

Epidemiology Is the Study of