Nature Communications (May 2018)

Epidemiology is a science of high importance

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-04243-3
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9, no. 1
pp. 1 – 2

Abstract

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Epidemiology dates back to the Age of Pericles in 5th Century B.C., but its standing as a ‘true’ science in 21st century is often questioned. This is unexpected, given that epidemiology directly impacts lives and our reliance on it will only increase in a changing world.