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Epidemiologic Studies and Outcomes Research in Colonic Diseases

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The beginnings of epidemiology date to the time of Hippocrates in the 5th century BC (1), although rigorous epidemiological studies have rarely been performed prior to the 20th century. In fact, only in the last 30 yr has a systematic body of principles been developed to guide the study of epidemiology (2).Nevertheless, a burgeoning interest in epidemiology has established its foot hold as a scientific discipline. Where epidemiological data were previously greeted with skepticism, results are now openly accepted and represent the basis for many new hypotheses of disease etiology. One classic example is the Framingham Heart study which continues to provide valuable insights into the distribution, etiology, and natural history of coronary artery disease (3).

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  1. Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA

    Timothy R. Koch MD

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Johanson, J.F. (2003). Epidemiologic Studies and Outcomes Research in Colonic Diseases. In: Koch, T.R. (eds) Colonic Diseases. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-314-9_15

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