Are Health Education Journals Following Similar Trends of Increased Use of Statistical Methods Observed in Other Health-Related Journals?

Authors

Julianne Stoddard, Brigham Young University
Dr. Ray Merrill, Brigham Young University

Keywords

health education journals, statistical methods, disease

College

Life Sciences

Department

Health Science

Abstract

Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of disease in human populations. Health educators use epidemiological statistics to understand the nature of human disease. These statistics are also used to determine how disease is transmitted throughout the community. This knowledge is imperative to identify at risk populations and to assess the needs of that population. Once the needs of the community are established, health educators are then responsible to develop effective programs and health education to meet those needs.

Recommended Citation

Stoddard, Julianne and Merrill, Dr. Ray (2013) "Are Health Education Journals Following Similar Trends of Increased Use of Statistical Methods Observed in Other Health-Related Journals?," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1162.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1162