R. Jay Turner
Encyclopedia
R. Jay Turner is a widely-cited academic sociologist who uses demographic techniques to research epidemiology
. He serves as Marie E. Cowart Professor of Sociology and Epidemiology and a Professor of Psychology at Florida State University
, where he is affiliated with the Center for Demography and Population Health. His main research contributions include: stress and mental health/substance use problems; psychiatric epidemiology; and risk and protective factors for mental health and substance use problems.
Epidemiology
Epidemiology is the study of health-event, health-characteristic, or health-determinant patterns in a population. It is the cornerstone method of public health research, and helps inform policy decisions and evidence-based medicine by identifying risk factors for disease and targets for preventive...
. He serves as Marie E. Cowart Professor of Sociology and Epidemiology and a Professor of Psychology at Florida State University
Florida State University
The Florida State University is a space-grant and sea-grant public university located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a comprehensive doctoral research university with medical programs and significant research activity as determined by the Carnegie Foundation...
, where he is affiliated with the Center for Demography and Population Health. His main research contributions include: stress and mental health/substance use problems; psychiatric epidemiology; and risk and protective factors for mental health and substance use problems.