Epidemiology in the future
Theory, ethics, context, and critical appraisal
This chapter considers the art of reading and interpreting an epidemiological study, as discussed in the context of epidemiological theory, ethics, and practice. Topics discussed include the interrelationship of theory, methods, and application; fundamental influences on health and disease in populations; scope of epidemiology and specialization; and the practice of epidemiology in public health.
Keywords: epidemiological studies, study design, epidemiological theory, public health
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