期刊
ANNALS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
卷 22, 期 6, 页码 439-445出版社
ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2012.03.004
关键词
Cancer Screening; Epidemiology; Health Policy; Public Policy
PURPOSE: Cancer screening procedures have brought great benefit to the public's health. However, the science of cancer screening and the evidence arising from research in this field as it is applied to policy is complex and has been difficult to communicate, especially on the national stage. We explore how epidemiologists have contributed to this evidence base and to its translation into policy. METHODS: Our essay focuses on breast and lung cancer screening to identify commonalities of experience by epidemiologists across two different cancer sites and describe how epidemiologists interact with evolving scientific and policy environments. RESULTS: We describe the roles and challenges that epidemiologists encounter according to the maturity of the data, stakeholders, and the related political context. We also explore the unique position of cancer screening as influenced by the legislative landscape where, due to recent healthcare reform, cancer screening research plays directly into national policy. CONCLUSIONS: In the complex landscape for cancer screening policy, epidemiologists can increase their impact by learning from past experiences, being well prepared and communicating effectively. Ann Epidemiol 2012;22:439-445. (C) 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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