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The science of epidemiology has matured significantly from the times of [[Hippocrates]], [[Ignaz Semmelweis|Semmelweis]] and [[John Snow (physician)|John Snow]]. The techniques for gathering and analyzing epidemiological data vary depending on the type of disease being monitored but each study will have overarching similarities.<ref>[[Miquel Porta]] (2014) ''[http://global.oup.com/academic/product/a-dictionary-of-epidemiology-9780199976737?cc=us&lang=en A dictionary of epidemiology]'', 6th edn, New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199976737.</ref>