Am J Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 1;189(10):1033-1036. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwaa108.
We present interpretations of the idea that "epidemiologists count" in response to the current status of membership and diversity and inclusion efforts within the Society for Epidemiological Research (SER). We review whom epidemiologists count to describe the (mis)representation of SER membership and how categorizations of people reflect social constructions of identity and biases that exist in broader society. We argue that what epidemiologists count-how diversity and inclusion are operationalized-has real-world implications on institutional norms and how inclusive/non-inclusive environments are. Finally, we examine which epidemiologists count within the field and argue that inclusion can only be achieved when we address how resources and opportunities are distributed among epidemiologists. To improve diversity and inclusion within SER and beyond, we recommend that SER strengthen its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity by: 1) integrating this priority on all agendas; 2) enhancing efforts to improve self-awareness among members and accountability within the organization; 3) supporting the growth of a diversifying workforce in epidemiology; and 4) increasing the visibility of health disparities research and researchers in epidemiology.
我们对“流行病学家的重要性”这一观点进行了阐释，以回应当前社会流行病学研究学会（SER）的会员构成和多样性与包容性努力所面临的现状。我们回顾了流行病学家所关注的对象，以描述 SER 会员的（错位）代表性，以及人们的分类如何反映出存在于更广泛社会中的身份认同和偏见。我们认为，流行病学家所关注的内容——多样性和包容性的实施方式——对机构规范以及包容性/非包容性环境具有实际影响。最后，我们审视了该领域内哪些流行病学家具有重要性，并认为只有在解决资源和机会在流行病学家中的分配问题时，才能实现包容性。为了在 SER 内部及其他领域提高多样性和包容性，我们建议 SER 通过以下方式加强其对多样性、包容性和公平性的承诺：1）将这一优先事项纳入所有议程；2）加强努力，提高成员的自我意识和组织内部的问责制；3）支持流行病学领域多元化劳动力的成长；4）提高流行病学中健康差异研究和研究人员的可见度。
