 Economic epidemiology

Economic epidemiology is an interdisciplinary field that combines principles from economics and epidemiology to study the economic aspects of health and disease. It focuses on understanding how economic factors influence health outcomes and disease prevalence, as well as how health-related interventions can impact economic variables. Key areas of focus in economic epidemiology include: 1. **Cost-Effectiveness Analysis**: Assessing the economic efficiency of health interventions or programs. This involves comparing the costs of an intervention to its health outcomes (e.g.