The Red Lake Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup
Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related events in populations. Herein, epidemiological data describes substance use and its consequences within and across populations. This data helps to determine the magnitude, distribution, and patterns of substance-related problems. In particular, it helps address: (a) what substances are being used? (b) who is using them? (c) how they are being used? (d) what are the consequences?