Course-5 Understanding Disciplines and School Subjects pmd

Role of Mathematics with reference to  sustainable development and
Health
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Mathematical models are used to predict environmental changes. Statistics pro-
vides invaluable data to Governments to draw up health care programs
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Risk factors for diseases are estimated through the use of mathematics
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Modeling is important in a range of areas such as:
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preparing for flu outbreak
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 modelling the impact of an epidemic
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Predicting health needs of the future
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Certain Computational models use gene expression data to diagnose and
treat diseases.
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