Investigates disease determinants and oversees health programs. Monitors infectious disease incidents and plans studies to determine causes and risk factors.
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Chronic disease epidemiologist · What it does
Three tasks it takes off your hands
Investigate diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors.
Monitor and report incidents of infectious diseases to local and state health agencies.
Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
Where these come from
The tasks of “Epidemiologists” (O*NET 19-1041.00), as O*NET lists them:
Investigate diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission.
Monitor and report incidents of infectious diseases to local and state health agencies.
Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
Chronic disease epidemiologist · Tools and industries
