Health research, also known as medical research, is the use of scientific methods to study human health and disease. The goal of health research is to improve health and the prevention and treatment of disease.
What does health research involve?
*Epidemiology: The study of how health and disease occur and spread in a population
*Clinical trials: Studies of people to test the effectiveness and safety of medical treatments
*Basic research: Studies of fundamental scientific principles that may apply to disease prevention and treatment
*Applied research: Studies that expand knowledge in the field of medicin
**What are some health research topics?
*Bioethics
*Climate change
*Chronic noncommunicable diseases
*Deafness and other communication disorders
*Eye disease, vision health, and blindness
*Household air pollution
Why is health research important?Health research helps us understand what causes disease and how to prevent and treat it Health research helps us improve the safety and effectiveness of medical treatments