Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Epidemiology

Epidemiology is the study of how diseases spread, how many people they affect, and what the risk factors are for those affected. It is used to identify trends in illnesses, such as geographic locations, age groups affected, and potential sources of transmission of diseases. Epidemiologists often use this information…

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

Overview

Epidemiology is the study of how diseases spread, how many people they affect, and what the risk factors are for those affected. It is used to identify trends in illnesses, such as geographic locations, age groups affected, and potential sources of transmission of diseases. Epidemiologists often use this information to create plans to prevent or mitigate the spread of disease. It is important for public health, as it can lead to the development of preventative measures, such as vaccines and treatments, as well as identify risk factors for diseases and target intervention programs for prevention and control. Epidemiology plays an important role in medicine, as it can help physicians understand disease patterns and trends, allowing them to make informed decisions about treatment.

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 Alcohol.

Journal editorial board
Enver Tahiraj · Croatia Zhang Liang · United States Borna Relja · Croatia

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