The Epidemiological Approach: An Introduction to Epidemiology in Medicine - Couverture souple

Wald, N J

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1853155845 ISBN 13 : 9781853155840

Editeur : Royal Society of Medicine Press Ltd, 2004

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Highly Commended in the Public Health category, BMA Medical Book Competition 2004

This book is intended as an introduction to epidemiology for medical students, as well as a refresher textbook for doctors and other healthcare professionals at any stage of their careers. This brief simple text offers an insight into Epidemiology and an awareness of its scope and utility, and serves as a useful introduction to the subject.

In its previous three editions, the book has proved popular with students at Bart's and the Royal London Hospitals in London, UK. Now published for the first time by RSM Press, this fourth edition is available to all students in the UK and overseas. It contains a new section on cancer screening, provides updated information on AIDS in the UK, and revises some of the text on observational studies. Special reference is made to the expected epidemic of mesothelioma, showing how epidemiology can predict future disease trends. The glossary has also been revised.

Revue de presse

This book serves as a concise introduction to epidemiology for medical students, as well as a refresher text for health care professionals. (CAB International 2004)

With its focus on the basics, its perfect balance of information and its readability The Epidemiological Approach is a book that no medical student should be without. (Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, October 2004)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Royal Society of Medicine Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1853155845
• ISBN 13: 9781853155840
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 88
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible