2020
Overview
Public health and epidemiology within global health together form the study and practice of protecting and improving the health of populations across the world. Public health focuses on preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts such as sanitation, vaccination, health education, and policy, addressing the health of communities rather than only individuals. Epidemiology, often described as the basic science of public health, examines the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations, using systematic observation and analysis to identify patterns, risk factors, and causes, and to evaluate interventions. In the context of global health, these disciplines address health challenges that cross national boundaries, including infectious diseases, the rising burden of chronic conditions, environmental and social determinants of health, and disparities between and within countries. By measuring how diseases occur and spread and by designing strategies to prevent and control them, public health and epidemiology provide the evidence and tools needed to improve health outcomes worldwide. Within the broader scope of global health, research in these areas informs policy and practice aimed at advancing health equity and population well-being internationally. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to public health, epidemiology, and global health.
Research published in this journal
1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.