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Comment
. 2022 Nov 19;191(12):2071-2072.
doi: 10.1093/aje/kwac153.

Invited Commentary: The Importance of Descriptive Epidemiology

Robert W Platt
Comment

Invited Commentary: The Importance of Descriptive Epidemiology

Robert W Platt. Am J Epidemiol. .

Abstract

Lesko et al. (Am J Epidemiol. 2022;191(12):2063-2070) propose a framework for descriptive epidemiology. This framework helps lay out some of the key issues in producing a useful descriptive work. Lesko et al. help emphasize the importance and value of descriptive work in epidemiology and public health. In this commentary, related issues are discussed and open questions are raised.

Keywords: data; descriptive epidemiology; graphical displays.

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  • A Framework for Descriptive Epidemiology.
    Lesko CR, Fox MP, Edwards JK. Lesko CR, et al. Am J Epidemiol. 2022 Nov 19;191(12):2063-2070. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwac115. Am J Epidemiol. 2022. PMID: 35774001 Free PMC article.

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