Introduction to Epidemiology - Couverture souple

Merrill, Ray M.

 
9780763766221: Introduction to Epidemiology

Synopsis

New Edition Available 8/17/2012 Introduction to Epidemiology, Fifth Edition is the ideal introductory text for the epidemiology student with minimal training in the biomedical sciences and statistics. With updated tables, figures, and examples throughout, the Fifth Edition is a thorough revision that offers an all new chapter covering areas of modern epidemiology such as environmental epidemiology, social epidemiology, and reproductive epidemiology. The chapters feature several new case studies and news files representing applications of commonly used research designs. Learning objectives, as well as study questions with descriptive answers, in each chapter engage the student in further analysis and reflection.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Introduction to Epidemiology, Fifth Edition is an exploration of the basic principles of epidemiology and their application in solving public health issues. It identifies and describes problems, formulates research hypotheses, selects appropriate research study designs and analyses epidemiologic data. TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. Foundations of Epidemiology 2. Developments in Epidemiology 3. Concepts in Epidemiology 4. Statistical Methods 5. Person, Place, and Time 6. Population Indicators 7. Analytic Epidemiology 8. Experimental Studies 9. Causal Inference 10. Field Epidemiology 11. Chronic Disease Epidemiology 12. Clinical Epidemiology

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