Abstract

This article summarizes the scientific activities of the Japan Epidemiological Association (JEA). The association was formally inaugurated in January 1991. The major activities of this association are (1) holding annual scientific meetings (it has held six meetings since its inauguration) and sponsoring epidemiology seminars; (2) publishing the official journals (Journal of Epidemiology), news letters and other publications; and (3) other activities to promote the development of epidemiology. The total membership at present is about 1,000. The field of specialty of the members are epidemiology, public health, statistics, health administration, clinical medicine, information science, infectious diseases, industrial health, environmental health and other related areas. The association closely collaborates with other Japanese and international organizations (especially with the International Epidemiological Association) in the field of epidemiology.

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