Veterinary Epidemiology
(Author) Patricia MarquesVeterinary epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of animal health-, welfare- and production- related states or events in specified populations and the application of this study to control of health problems. Epidemiology is the study and analysis of the distribution (who, when, and where), patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations. It is a cornerstone of public health, and shapes policy decisions and evidence-based practice by identifying risk factors for disease and targets for preventive healthcare. Epidemiologists help with study design, collection, and statistical analysis of data, amend interpretation and dissemination of results (including peer review and occasional systematic review). Epidemiology has helped develop methodology used in clinical research, public health studies, and, to a lesser extent, basic research in the biological sciences.
Patricia Marques
Patricia Marques is the author of the bestselling The Colours of Death, the first novel in the acclaimed Inspector Isabel Reis series. Set in a near-future Lisbon where society is divided between the Gifted and non-Gifted, her books blend gripping crime fiction with speculative elements. With a background in Creative Writing and roots in both Portugal and Angola, Marques brings a unique perspective and voice to contemporary mystery. Her work has been praised for its originality, immersive setting, and thought-provoking themes.
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