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epidemiology

n. the study of the incidence and distribution of specific diseases and disorders. The epidemiologist also seeks to establish relationships to such factors as heredity, environment, nutrition, or age at onset. Results of epidemiological studies are intended to find clues and associations rather than necessarily to show causal relationships. See also incidence; prevalence; risk ratio. —epidemiologic or epidemiological adj.

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attentional control of action model

see control of action model.