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. 2024 May 24;6(21):499-502.
doi: 10.46234/ccdcw2024.096.

Theoretical Epidemiology Needs Urgent Attention in China

Yao Wang  1 , Zeyu Zhao  1 , Jia Rui  1 , Tianmu Chen  1
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Theoretical Epidemiology Needs Urgent Attention in China

Yao Wang et al. China CDC Wkly. .

Abstract

The mathematical method to which theoretical epidemiology belongs is one of the three major methodologies in epidemiology. It is of great value in diagnosing infectious disease epidemic trends and evaluating the effectiveness of prevention and control measures. This paper aims to summarize the brief history of the development of theoretical epidemiology, common types of mathematical models, and key steps to develop a mathematical model. It also provides some thoughts and perspectives on the development and application of theoretical epidemiology in China.

Keywords: Mathematical methods; Mathematical modelling; Theoretical epidemiology.

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