Ann Med Med Res | Volume 7, Issue 1 | Review Article | Open Access

Examining Several Scenarios for the Future of Epidemiology in Iran

Ganji MF¹, Nematollahi S^2,3, Sehat M⁴ and Holakouie-Naieni K^5*

¹Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Iran ²School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Canada ³Department of Clinical Research, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Canada ⁴Department of Community Medicine, Trauma Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Iran ⁵Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

^*Correspondance to: Kourosh Holakouie-Naieni 

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Abstract

The field of epidemiology is constantly evolving, with a wide range of topics that warrant further study. This review article highlights key areas for future research in epidemiology, including disease risk factors and prevalence, factors contributing to disease spread, the role of healthcare systems in disease control, nutrition's impact on health, new diagnostic and therapeutic methods, data collection systems improvement, climate change effects on disease spread, and preparedness for new diseases and epidemics. In the context of Iran, there is a pressing need to develop a comprehensive roadmap for public health improvement, based on future scenarios and forecasting. This roadmap should focus on enhancing preventive and therapeutic systems, increasing knowledge levels, adopting modern technologies, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. By implementing these measures, Iran can elevate its epidemiology science to global standards and ensure advancements in public health outcomes.

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Citation:

Ganji MF, Nematollahi S, Sehat M, Holakouie-Naieni K. Examining Several Scenarios for the Future of Epidemiology in Iran. Ann Med Medical Res. 2024; 7: 1077..