Abstract
The field of epidemiology was initially concerned with providing a methodological basis for the study and control of population epidemics. Now, however, epidemiology has a much broader scope, including the study of both acute and chronic diseases, the quality of health care, and mental health problems. As the focus of epidemiologic inquiry has broadened, so has the methodology. In this overview chapter, we describe examples of epidemiologic research and introduce several important methodological issues typically considered in such research.
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(2007). The Big Picture - with Examples. In: A Pocket Guide to Epidemiology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-45966-0_2
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