[The future of epidemiology in Poland in twenty first century. Communicable diseases]

Material collected from various institutions on activities in the field of epidemiological trials and education was analized and evaluated. Institutions were divided into the following groups: sanitary-epidemiological stations, medical faculties, scientific and research instituts with the hygienic profile and instituts with epidemiological profile (National Institute of Hygiene, Institute of Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases and Institute of Sexual Transmitted Diseases). Majority of activities in the country connected with epidemiology are performed in these three instituts.