Ethics in epidemiology and public health II. Applied terms
Journal of Epidemiology & Community HealthPublished 18 September 2002Open access
Robert E. McKeown, D L Weed
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This glossary focuses on terms related to the professional practice of epidemiology and public health and on terms used in public health ethics.
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This is the second part of a two part glossary on terms used in public health ethics. This glossary focuses on terms related to the professional practice of epidemiology and public health.
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