epi means on, upon, befall

epidermis: upon the body, skin

demo means people, population, man

demographics

ology means study of

Literally epidemiology: that which befalls man

Environmental epidemiology seeks to understand how physical, chemical, biologic, as

well as, social and economic factors affect human health. Social factors, that is where
one lives, works, socializes or buys food, often influence exposure to environmental
factors.

Refers to the study of diseases and health conditions (occuring in the population) that
are linked to environmental factors.

Environmental epidemiology is the study of the relationship between environmental

exposures and human health.

To explain the etiology (cause) of a single disease or group of diseases using information
management