Reviews and Commentary THE LEGACY OF JOHN C . CASSEL MICHEL
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The contributions of John C. Cassel as investigator, scholar and teacher continue to influence contemporary epidemiology, both in the United States and throughout the world. In anticipation of current trends in the teaching and practice of epidemiology, Cassel synthesized the concepts of the social and behavioral sciences as they affect the health of populations. The continuing impact of Cassel's innovative approach on the field of epidemiology is illustrated in a forthcoming monograph, "Family and Health: An Epidemiological Approach. Volume II" (1), and in a series of research papers to be published in a special issue of the Journal of Chronic Diseases (2).
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