LibGuides: Public Health Research Guide: Epidemiology

Research tools

Incidence and Prevalence Database
The Incidence and Prevalence Database (IPD) is the most efficient way to look at the world’s epidemiology data. The IPD covers over 4,500 diseases, procedures, symptoms and other health issues for incidence, prevalence, morbidity, mortality, comorbidity, treated or diagnosed rates, cost and much more.

COVID-19 Resources

Open-Access Data and Computational Resources to Address COVID-19
COVID-19 open-access data and computational resources are being provided by federal agencies, including NIH, public consortia, and private entities. These resources are freely available to researchers, and this page will be updated as more information becomes available.
PolicyMap Special Edition: COVID-19
PolicyMap has launched a COVID-19 Special Edition Resource that brings together our publicly available Quick Maps Tool, articles, blogs and stories about how PolicyMap users are solving COVID-19 problems with our data.

Online Resources

Epidemiology Training & Resources
Principles of Epidemiology in Public Health Practice: An Introduction to Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3rd Ed)
This course was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a self-study course. Continuing education is available for certified public health educators,
nurses, physicians, pharmacists, veterinarians, and public health professionals.
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To access the PDF of this course, click here.

The CDC Field Epidemiology Manual is a definitive guide to investigating acute public health events on the ground and in real time. Assembled and written by experts from the CDC as well as other leading public health agencies, it offers current and field-tested guidance for every stage of an outbreak investigation—from identification to intervention and other core considerations along the way.