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John Snow's legacy: epidemiology without borders.

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  • 1London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK. paul.fine@lshtm.ac.uk

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This review highlights the broad applications of epidemiological methods beyond health, emphasizing causality and intervention evaluation. It encourages expanding the scope of epidemiology to address diverse societal challenges.

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Published on: April 6, 2019

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Social Sciences

Background:

  • Meeting celebrating John Snow's legacy at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
  • Abstracts cover diverse applications of epidemiological methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To showcase the wide-ranging utility of epidemiological approaches.
  • To explore the philosophical and practical implications of causality assessment.
  • To emphasize the evaluation of interventions across various domains.

Main Methods:

  • Review of abstracts presented at a scientific meeting.
  • Analysis of conventional and unconventional epidemiological applications.
  • Identification of common themes including causality and intervention evaluation.

Main Results:

  • Epidemiological methods are applied to health issues (diarrhoeal disease, mental health, cancer) and non-health areas (education, finance, crime).
  • Key themes include John Snow's influence, causality, and intervention assessment.
  • Current epidemiology primarily focuses on health, suggesting a need for broader engagement.

Conclusions:

  • Epidemiology's methods have broad applicability beyond traditional health sectors.
  • There is potential for greater interdisciplinary collaboration and learning.
  • Expanding the remit of epidemiological institutions can address wider societal problems.