Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology Enhanced Prevalence and Incidence Criteria (STROBE EPIC): An Extension of the STROBE Statement.

STROBE EPIC provides a comprehensive 47-item checklist to improve reporting of prevalence and incidence studies in epidemiology, covering all disease types.

• Why it matters: Accurate reporting of prevalence and incidence is crucial for health policy and research, yet existing guidelines lack specific guidance for these metrics, risking inconsistent data quality.
• What they did: The authors developed the STROBE EPIC extension through Delphi surveys, consensus meetings, and pilot testing, focusing on key reporting domains across infectious and noncommunicable diseases.
• The result: This extension enables researchers, reviewers, and editors to enhance transparency and accuracy in epidemiologic reports, ultimately supporting better health decision-making.