What is Occupational Epidemiology?
Occupational Epidemiology is the study of work-related patterns of disease and other work-related adverse health outcomes in populations. For example, Occupational Epidemiologists identify and assess occupational risk factors (e.g., pesticides, heavy metals, chemicals, radioactive materials, etc.) that can affect the health of a worker population. The work of occupational epidemiologists is essential to the sustainability of well-being and health of a workforce. Occupational Epidemiologists are often employed by state health departments, federal agencies, industry, consulting companies, academic institutions, and a diverse range of health care organizations The Occupational Epidemiology Training Program prepares graduate students to meet the need for new academic faculty and practitioners in the field of Occupational Epidemiology.
