title: Developmental epidemiology: issues, application, and relevance for clinical child psychologists.
abstract: Presents a definition of epidemiological research. Reflecting this definition, 2 themes-informing public policy and community-wide health-that differentiate much of the research in epidemiology from traditional clinical research are identified and reviewed. These themes serve as the framework for the special section. Contributions selected as part of the special section are then briefly introduced in association with these themes.
authors.affiliation: College of Education and Human Development, University of Maine, USA. craig.mason@umit.maine.edu
authors.forename: Craig A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Mason
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D015340:Epidemiologic Research Design; D006801:Humans; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D002666:Psychology, Child; D011586:Psychology, Clinical; D011640:Public Policy; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012931:Social Environment