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TMHS 414: Accurate Reporting & Epidemiology - With Guest Dr. Alan Preston

Published: June 1, 2020, 2:18 a.m.

Much of what you hear in the media about COVID-19 comes from a place of fear and uncertainty. Even the word pandemic itself incites a certain level of fear. But fear doesn\u2019t paint a clear picture or give us solutions\u2014only science can do that.\xa0

That\u2019s why I wanted to bring on an expert in the field of epidemiology to help us take a more rational, evidence-based approach to protect our health during this time. Dr. Alan Preston is a former professor of epidemiology & biostatistics. Today he\u2019s helping us make sense of the data so we can make more informed, sensible decisions when it comes to protecting our health.\xa0

You\u2019re going to learn about the basics of epidemiology, interpreting data, and the function of the immune system. Dr. Preston is sharing why the information you see in the media doesn\u2019t paint the full picture and the importance of accurate data. Click play, take good notes, and enjoy!\xa0

In this episode you\u2019ll discover:

  • What an epidemiologist actually does.
  • The difference between incidence and prevalence rates.
  • An important distinction between asymptomatic and presymptomatic.
  • The truth about accurate reporting in the media.\xa0
  • How to take personal responsibility for your health.\xa0
  • The two big mistakes that made New York a hotspot for COVID-19.
  • Why generalizing data is a problem.
  • How death counts are reported.\xa0
  • The societal impacts of long-term quarantine.
  • How stress and toxin production are interconnected.\xa0
  • Why vaccinations aren\u2019t the answer that many are looking for.
  • How your immune system evolves and adapts.

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