Lecture Notes on Epidemiology and Public Health Medicine

Farmer, Richard D. T. and Lawrenson, Ross

ISBN 10: 1405106743 / ISBN 13: 9781405106740

Edité par Wiley-Blackwell, 2004

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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Lecture Notes on Epidemiology and Public Health Medicine
• Éditeur: Wiley-Blackwell
• Date de parution: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1405106743
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781405106740
• Reliure: Paperback
• Édition: 5ème Édition
• État de l'article: Used; Very Good

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Synopsis

"Lecture Notes: Epidemiology and Public Health Medicine" new edition, is a core text that covers the basics of epidemiology, preventive medicine, public health, and the organisation of medical care. The book is divided into three parts: Part 1 Written to provide background and detailed information on epidemiology and public health medicine. Casue and risk factors are discussed along with examples of theory and practice. The different types of epidemiological study design, sources of information and demographical data and studies are included. Part 2 Evidence-based medicine is covered along with general principles on epidemiology. Promoting and educating on the control and immunisation procedures are dicsussed, with empahsis on environmental health and preventative methods and screening are topics highlighted.Part 3 Historical cases and principles are reviewed. The effects on epidemiology and public health is dicussed in relation to the National Health Service, and targets and evaluation procedures are covered. Lecture Notes: "Epidemiology and Public Health Medicine" is aimed at setting the basic medical science into a global and clinical setting. The book will appeal to all medical students and practising doctors who want to make clinical decisions based on sound evidence. Public health Nurses may also find this book as a useful resource too. Review quotations from the previous edition: "makes the best job possible of explaining the seemingly impenetrable jungle of epidemiology" - "Scope Magazine".

Présentation de l'éditeur

As a basic introduction to epidemiology and public–health medicine, Lecture Notes on Epidemiology and Public Health Medicine covers the theory and practice of epidemiology, including study design, sources of information, medical demography, preventive medicine, public health, and the organization of medical care. The aim of this book is to place basic medical science into a global and clinical context. This edition has been fully revised with particular attention paid to the recent resurgence of some infectious diseases, the continuing developments in AIDS research, and the ongoing restructuring of health–care provision. This book will appeal to all medical students and practising doctors who want to make clinical decisions based on sound evidence.