The influence of british researchers throughout the 20th century on the development of epidemiology

Abstract

The manuscript summarizes the most outstanding events that took place throughout the 20th century fueled by a group of British researchers, whose developments and contributions provided a great boost to epidemiology that, from an originally descriptive perspective, went on to reach a noteworthy analytical component. Such achievements, in turn, resulted in a favorable impact on related fields, promoting the performance of many clinical research projects highly relevant to human health.