Occupational Health Services
Epidemiology/Health Data Analysis

What is Epidemiology?
“The study of the distribution and determinants of health related states and events in populations, and the application of this study to control health problems” [John M. Last, Dictionary of Epidemiology].

How is Epidemiology used at HPMC?
The analysis of aggregate health data provides important information that can be used to monitor health trends in the site population and to identify opportunities to improve worker safety and health.  The Epidemiologist compiles Hanford population health reports regarding trends in many areas, such as injury and illness, hearing conservation screening results, lab test results and wellness issues such as obesity and diabetes, among target populations. The results of these analyses are shared with DOE and contractors through quarterly reports and various presentations.

 

 

 

 

Last Updated 10/15/2012 3:24 PM