Journal article
The Unique Space of Epidemiology: Drawing on the Past to Project Into the Future
American journal of epidemiology, v 188(5), pp 886-889
01 May 2019
PMID: 30877287
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Abstract
Abstract
Epidemiology has always filled a unique space. It lies squarely at the intersection of the social and biological sciences as well as at the intersection of knowledge generation and the translation of that knowledge into actions. Today, new data sources, new methods, and continued population health problems create opportunities and challenges for epidemiology. In this commentary, 4 areas of opportunity for epidemiology are reviewed: 1) the continued value of precise description; 2) a rigorous yet broad and practical approach to drawing conclusions about causes; 3) embracing methodological diversity; and 4) retaining a strong connection to public health practice and policy.
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- Title
- The Unique Space of Epidemiology: Drawing on the Past to Project Into the Future
- Creators
- Ana V Diez Roux - Urban Health Collaborative, Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Publication Details
- American journal of epidemiology, v 188(5), pp 886-889
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Urban Health Collaborative
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000492993400013
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85065514705
- Other Identifier
- 991019238708104721
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