| Article ID: | iaor20106889 |
| Volume: | 52 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| Start Page Number: | 321 |
| End Page Number: | 329 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2010 |
| Journal: | Australian & New Zealand Journal of Statistics |
| Authors: | Gani J |
| Keywords: | simulation: applications, history |
This paper traces the development of mathematical models for epidemics from the 18th century to the present day. The models are shown to be of use in predicting and controlling the spread of infection.