流行病学为什么需要理论

什么是理论？

A theory is the articulation of the framework of beliefs and knowledge which enable us to explain a specific phenomenon.

公共卫生为什么需要理论？

缺理论的后果：

the practical understanding which underpins common sense and professional judgement is built on assumptions and lacks the validity and truth of theoretical explanations.

理论的作用：

It is the theoretical perspective which informs research methodology and provides a context for its logic and criteria.

 It will also highlight the potential importance of current emerging theories in public health research and their implications for promoting effective practice. As public health practitioners have an obligation to act in the best interests of the population they are serving, it is vital that all theories underpinning knowledge and practice are given due consideration.

公共卫生领域内的理论有哪些？

 Sanitary Movement Era 瘴气理论

 Germ Theory Era 微生物理论

 Chronic Disease Era 生活方式理论

 Current Theoretical Trends

-微观：基因层面：精准但是贵，全球影响力有限

-宏观：社会结构：psychosocial, social production of disease/political economy of health, and ecosocial

Ecosocial theory accepts the holistic notion that individual human beings, societal structures, the environment and biology are mutually significant in formulating patterns of health, wellbeing and disease in the total population 

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作者：Zhicheng（来自豆瓣）

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