Epidemiologist

Background

Epidemiologists study how diseases spread through populations and work to prevent outbreaks. They collect and analyze data about who gets sick, where, and why, then use their findings to help protect public health. This might involve investigating disease patterns, conducting research, or advising governments and health organizations on how to control health threats.

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Next Step Roles

Senior Epidemiologist→Public Health Director→Disease Surveillance Manager→Research Lead

Publications

The LancetEmerging Infectious Diseases Journal

Books

The Epidemiology of Infectious DiseasesEssentials of Epidemiology in Public HealthOutbreak Investigations Around the World

Movies

ContagionOutbreak

Key Figures

John SnowDonald HendersonDonna ShalalaLarry Brilliant

Classification

SIC Code7231, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference614.4, 519.5For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Disease DetectivePublic Health EpidemiologistField Epidemiologist

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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