The Power of Epidemiological Modelling in Understanding and Managing Infectious Diseases

  • Raja D Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research & Education, Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

How to cite this article:
Raja D. The Power of Epidemiological Modelling in Understanding and Managing Infectious Diseases. Chettinad Health City Med J. 2023;12(1):1-2.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2278.2044.202301

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Published
2023-03-31