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Invited commentary: consequential(ist) epidemiology: let's seize the day.

Willard Cates

    American Journal of Epidemiology
    |September 12, 2013
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Epidemiology must adopt practical approaches to demonstrate its value. Focusing on "so what" and "how much" questions will enhance public health relevance and efficient healthcare delivery.

    Keywords:
    consequentialist epidemiologyepidemiologyetiologic epidemiology

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • The field of epidemiology is urged to reconnect with its pragmatic origins.
    • A call for a more "consequentialist" approach in epidemiological research is highlighted.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To advocate for a shift towards practical, results-oriented epidemiology.
    • To emphasize the importance of demonstrating the impact and cost-effectiveness of public health interventions.

    Main Methods:

    • The article discusses the potential of leveraging population-level data.
    • It suggests utilizing resources made available through policy changes like the Affordable Care Act.

    Main Results:

    • Access to large-scale databases can facilitate the examination of healthcare efficiency.
    • This approach can identify methods for more cost-effective care delivery.

    Conclusions:

    • Asking "so what" and "how much" will increase epidemiology's relevance.
    • Embracing consequentialism is crucial for the future impact of the science of epidemiology.