Neurologic and neuropsychiatric disorders play a crucial role in societies and present unique challenges in epidemiological research methodology. These disorders are not only prevalent in aging populations but can also cause significant distress and burden when they occur earlier in life. The relationship between different syndromes and disorders is a fascinating area of study, with increasing biological insights in both psychiatry and neurology. This includes not only overlaps in neurodegenerative syndromes but also connections to metabolic, inflammatory, immune, and vascular disorders. The Oxford Textbook of Neurologic and Neuropsychiatric Epidemiology, part of the Oxford Textbooks in Clinical Neurology series, focuses on exploring these overlaps and inter-relationships in neuro-epidemiological disorders. By harmonizing large cohort studies, researchers can better understand the causes of rare disorders. Divided into three main parts, the book covers the principles of neurologic and neuropsychiatric epidemiology, specific neuropsychiatric disorders and their inter-relationships, and the implications of neuro-epidemiologic research for patient populations and medical practice. This comprehensive resource is a valuable reference for neurologists, psychiatrists, senior trainees, public health practitioners, and students interested in neurology and neuropsychiatry.

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