Global Conference on Public Health & Epidemiology
October 22-24, 2026
Disease Etiology
Disease Etiology refers to the study of the causes and origins of diseases. It seeks to understand the factors that lead to the development of illness, including biological, environmental, genetic, and lifestyle influences. Etiological factors may include infectious agents such as bacteria or viruses, genetic mutations, nutritional deficiencies, toxic exposures, and behavioral factors like smoking or physical inactivity. Many diseases have multifactorial etiology, meaning they result from a combination of causes rather than a single factor. Understanding disease etiology is essential for prevention, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment planning. In public health and clinical practice, identifying causal pathways helps design targeted interventions, reduce risk factors, and improve health outcomes. Research in disease etiology also supports policy development and advances in medical science by addressing the root causes of disease rather than only treating symptoms.
Adele Ann Webb
Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Thomas J Webster
Brown University, United States
Mariano Votta
Italian NGO Cittadinanzattiva, Italy
Ashot Khachatryan
National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, Armenia
Ches Jones
University of Arkansas, United States
Adeva A Elem
Mercer University, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Artificial radionuclides and evolutionary mismatch: Vulnerability of the colon, pancreas, diabetes, and arteries
Sebastiano Venturi, Department of Public Health of Rimini, Italy
Title : Specific strategies over the life course for early identification, prevention, treatment, and long-term support
Christopher Ashton, Center for Recovery, Canada
Title : Population health, public health and the social determinants of health: The state of the science
Adele Ann Webb, Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Title : The nutritional management of healthy menu plans
Iuliana Vintila, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Romania
Title : Healthcare system profiles and pandemic outcomes: A cross-country multi-dimensional scaling analysis of Cuba, Spain, Italy, and Germany
Giuseppe Orlando, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
Title : Change your genes – change your life: Epigenetics of longevity
Kenneth R Pelletier, USCF School of Medicine, United States