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International Journal of Epidemiology 2001;30:440-441
© International Epidemiological Association 2001

Reiterations

Commentary: A radical future for public health

Douglas L Weed

Chief, Office of Preventive Oncology, National Cancer Institute, EPS T-41, 6130 Executive Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20892–7105, USA. E-mail: dw102i@nih.gov

Keywords causation, epidemiology, ethics, prevention, public health, screening

radical1 adj 1. of or relating to the root or origin: FUNDAMENTAL 2. marked by a considerable departure from the usual or traditional: EXTREME: DRASTIC

With this reprinting of ‘Sick individuals and sick populations,’2 Rose's ideas deservedly attain the status of ‘not to be forgotten’ in the annals of epidemiology and public health. But let us not wax too historic; we remember his contributions for their staying power, having achieved the rare status of being current and remarkably prescient. Hundreds of references over the past 15 years confirm that his ideas continue to strike a deep resonant chord. . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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