Modern Epidemiology

Rothman, Kenneth J., Greenland, Sander, Lash Associate Professor, Timothy L.

ISBN 10: 0781755646 / ISBN 13: 9780781755641

Edité par Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008

Very Good condition. 3rd edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. N° de réf. du vendeur O14N-00085

Synopsis :

The thoroughly revised and updated Third Edition of the acclaimed Modern Epidemiology reflects both the conceptual development of this evolving science and the increasingly focal role that epidemiology plays in dealing with public health and medical problems. Coauthored by three leading epidemiologists, with sixteen additional contributors, this Third Edition is the most comprehensive and cohesive text on the principles and methods of epidemiologic research. The book covers a broad range of concepts and methods, such as basic measures of disease frequency and associations, study design,field methods, threats to validity, and assessing precision. It also covers advanced topics in data analysis such as Bayesian analysis, bias analysis, and hierarchical regression. Chapters examine specific areas of research such as disease surveillance, ecologic studies, social epidemiology, infectious disease epidemiology, genetic and molecular epidemiology, nutritional epidemiology, environmental epidemiology, reproductive epidemiology, and clinical epidemiology.

Présentation de l'éditeur: Epidemiology is an essential tool for both public health professionals and clinical practitioners. Thjs text is a comprehensive and cohesive text covering the principles and methods of contemporary epidemiologic research. It reflects the conceptual development of this evolving science and the engagement of epidemiologists with an increasing range of public health concerns. The third edition will be completely revised and updated. It will cover a broad range of concepts and methods, such as basic measures, study types, and field methods, as well as advanced topics in data analysis such as hierarchical regression. Specific areas or research wil be touched on such as infectious disease epidemiology, ecologic studies, disease surveillance, analysis of vital statistics, genetic epidemiology and nutritional epidemiology.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Modern Epidemiology
Éditeur : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Date d'édition : 2008
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : Very Good
Edition : 3ème Édition