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[Role of INSERM in descriptive epidemiologic studies]
1INSERM U. 302, Le Vésinet.
Bulletin De L'Academie Nationale De Medecine
|May 1, 1995
Summary
Epidemiology is crucial for advancing medical science and evaluating health practices. Epidemiological research, like studies on drug abuse, provides vital information despite legislative constraints.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology as a methodologically robust medical discipline.
- Public health and clinical research applications of epidemiology.
Context:
- The establishment of the public body EPST in France, building on INSERM's foundation.
- Increasing societal demands for knowledge utilization and resource management.
- The growing importance of epidemiological research in generating medical information and assessing health practices.
Purpose:
- To promote scientific advancement and information dissemination.
- To address the need for effective use of knowledge and resources in public health.
- To conduct epidemiological studies, such as those on drug abuse, to generate new insights.
Summary:
- Epidemiological studies are constrained by legislation, with the Mortality Bureau (INSERM) maintaining a death causes register.
- Research proposals are driven by the scientific community.
- Evaluation studies are often commissioned by the Ministry of Health or other governmental bodies, requiring clear researcher roles in external collaborations.
Impact:
- Enhances the production of medical information.
- Improves the evaluation of health practices.
- Provides critical data on public health issues like drug abuse, even under restrictions.