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Epidemiology

Epidemiology is a branch of science that focuses on studying the occurrence and distribution of diseases and health-related events in populations. This field plays a crucial role in aging research and healthcare as it helps to identify risk factors and diseases that are associated with aging. Epidemiologists use var…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 38× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2474-7785 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Epidemiology is a branch of science that focuses on studying the occurrence and distribution of diseases and health-related events in populations. This field plays a crucial role in aging research and healthcare as it helps to identify risk factors and diseases that are associated with aging. Epidemiologists use various methods to investigate patterns and trends in public health, including surveys, experiments, and observational studies. In aging research, epidemiology helps identify age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, heart disease, and cancer. Furthermore, epidemiologists use statistical and computing software to examine health outcomes and disease risk factors in older adults. This data is then used to improve healthcare services and policies that cater to the needs of the elderly. With the advances in digital technology, epidemiology research has migrated from conventional paper-based methods to web-based technology. In recent years, the use of electronic health records (EHRs) and other digital data sources has become more widespread. This has helped epidemiologists collect and analyze big data about aging and health outcomes, bringing new insights into aging research. Overall, epidemiology is an essential tool in the fight against age-related chronic diseases and for improving the quality of life of older adults. Through targeted research and data analysis, epidemiologists will continue to make important discoveries to help combat diseases and improve healthcare for the aging population.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 38 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Epidemiology, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Aging Research And Healthcare (ISSN 2474-7785).

Journal editorial board
Anna Aiello · Italy Juan Manuel Carmona Torres · Spain IAN JAMES MARTINS · Australia

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