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Epidemiology in North Carolina

Stop the Flu: flu.nc.govEpidemiology is the branch of public health that works to understand the causes and effects of disease in communities. We look for ways to prevent or control those diseases and their negative effects on people and society. Epidemiologists study the factors and relationships that determine the presence, numbers, trends and distribution of diseases in communities and certain populations.

Epidemiological services offered by the State include:

  • Information on disease and injury prevention and control

  • Consultations on community health problems

  • Surveillance and prevention activities, as well as provision of outpatient care and support services related to HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

  • Identification of environmental or occupational threats to health from asbestos, lead, chemicals, "dusty trades," intensive livestock operations, harmful algal blooms, mold and other environmental factors

  • Investigation, intervention strategies and education on disease outbreaks and prevention

  • Medical evaluation for workers in hazardous trades


EpiNotes (in pdf format)
Note: For information on ammonia, asbestos, chlorine, lead, pesticides and other substances that can affect your health, see the Environmental Contaminants page.


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Mailing Address:
N.C. Department of Health and Human Services
Epidemiology Section
1902 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1902
Main Phone: (919) 733-3421






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