La epidemiología en la salud pública del futuro

Abstract

The evolution of epidemiology from a risk factor centred approach to a population epidemiology, focused in etiologic theories and more connected with the social and environmental context could support but not guarantee the implementation of public policies oriented to improve population health. In this article, we comment on several factors that, from the research, professional and health services viewpoints, could determine a better linkage between epidemiology and public health policies. Creativity and innovation, hybridization, a compromise with the fundamental values of public health and a prominent role in health services are some of the main factors.

Epidemiology of online sexual solicitation and interaction of minors with adults: A longitudinal study

“…In turn, indicated that sexual solicitation by adults predicted an increase in sexualized interactions with adults one year later. In general, the scarcity of longitudinal studies has meant that there is no epidemiological evidence of this problem over time; that is, there have been no indicators such as period prevalence (the number of cases of an event during a period of time) or incidence (new cases in a given population in a given period) of this problem (Hernández-Aguado & Lumbreras, 2018).…”

Applicability of the bayesian methodology to the study of low incidence diseases : example of child anxiety = Aplicabilidad de la metodología bayesiana (método Bayes) en estudios de casos de baja indicencia : ejemplo de la ansiedad infantil

“…Therefore, Bayesian methodology appears a more than viable option in the study of rare and low incidence diseases (Hernández-Aguado et al, 2006;Zurriaga Llorens et al, 2006). Prior information should be used to improve the effi ciency of the method and, therewith, the results (Bayarri & Cobo, 2002;Álamo, Vázquez & Rodríguez, 2002).…”

“…This is especially so in epidemiological sciences, that are ranging over a much larger fi eld larger than before, focusing on the study of risk factors in the population with a view to developing population health policies (Hernández-Aguado, Lumbreras & Jarrin, 2006;Nettleton, Woods, Burrows & Kerr, 2009). Health professionals are particularly interested in developing methodologies for a better study of diseases, especially rare and low-incidence diseases, in general and in endemic cases.…”

¿Es el transhumanismo un fin de la medicina?

“…Como se señaló anteriormente, deberían considerarse otros valores además de la autonomía, como la beneficencia, la solidaridad y la subsidiariedad, pues un límite racional de la autonomía es prevenir el daño propio y el de terceros; así mismo, es necesario entender que el término 'bienestar' en medicina tiene un campo bien definido en el orden salud/enfermedad (36).…”