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Epidemiologists

About the Role

Epidemiologists study the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations to control health problems.

Other Common Titles

  • Public Health Researcher
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiologist
  • Clinical Epidemiologist
  • Biostatistician
  • Health Policy Analyst

Typical Tasks

  • Designing and conducting studies to investigate public health issues
  • Collecting and analyzing health data from various sources
  • Identifying risk factors and trends in disease outbreaks
  • Communicating findings to healthcare providers and policymakers
  • Developing strategies for disease prevention and control
  • Collaborating with other professionals to improve public health policies
  • Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of public health programs

Notable People

  • John Snow – Considered the father of modern epidemiology, he famously mapped cholera cases in London, leading to public health reforms.
  • William Farr – A pioneer in medical statistics, Farr developed vital statistics and contributed to the understanding of health phenomena.
  • Mary Mallon (Typhoid Mary) – An asymptomatic carrier of typhoid fever, her case advanced the study of infectious disease transmission.

Recommended Resources

  • Epidemiology: Beyond the Basics

    A comprehensive text that delves deeper into epidemiological methods and applications.

  • The Epidemiology Blog

    A platform for discussions and updates on current epidemiological research and trends.

  • Epidemiology in Public Health Practice - Podcast Series

    A series exploring various topics related to epidemiology and public health.

  • American Journal of Epidemiology

    A leading journal publishing original articles, reviews, and commentary on epidemiological research.