No statistical background is assumed.
Epidemiology is integral to medical research.
To keep abreast of medical advances related to the specialty, dermatologists need a sound understanding of epidemiologic principles. Topics covered include subject selection, exposure assessment, and data analysis. This method is especially relevant for rare diseases or those with a long latency period. Cette m thode est particuli rement pertinente dans le cas de maladies rares ou de maladies ayant une longue p riode de latence. This work was supported in part by a grant from the British Columbia Health Research Foundation.