Epidemiology Kept Simple: An Introduction to Classic and Modern Epidemiology

Gerstman, B. Burt

ISBN 10: 047124029X / ISBN 13: 9780471240297

Verlag: Wiley-Liss, 1998

Very Good condition. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers L06C-02501

Inhaltsangabe:

This text is designed specifically for non-epidemiologists. It aims to provide accessible information on the classical approach and the modern biostatistical approach to studying disease. With authoritative lectures supported by chapter summaries, illustrations, extensive references and review questions and answers, the book facilitates the identification and comprehension of key subjects and also gives readers simple tools to interpret epidemiological data and keep up to date with current disease concepts.

Von der hinteren Coverseite: As epidemiology expands into new areas of medicine and scientific research, professionals without specific epidemiological training and undergraduate students in a variety of health–related fields are increasingly called upon to study and assess epidemiological information.

Epidemiology Kept Simple presents the first accessible treatment of the subject for non–epidemiologists. It covers both the classical approach to studying a disease, and the modern biostatistical approach, giving the reader simple yet effective tools to interpret epidemiological data, keep up with current disease concepts, or prepare for board exams. Clear and concise throughout, this book features a series of authoritative lectures arranged in a format that facilitates the indentification and comprehension of key concepts. Topics include:

• Elements of infectious and chronic disease epidemiology
• Identification of disease, and measures of its frequency
• Stratification and adjustment
• Measures of association and potential impact
• Analytic study design and inaccuracy in epidemiologic studies
• From association to causation
• Clusters and outbreaks
• Computing and epidemiology.

Epidemiology Kept Simple contains chapter summaries, illustrations, and extensive references for would–be epidemiologists or for those interested in specialized areas of epidemiology. It is an ideal introductory text for public health training programs as well as for students and professionals in medicine, health education, and the biological sciences, and for all who would like to sharpen their epidemiological skills.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Epidemiology Kept Simple: An Introduction to...
Verlag: Wiley-Liss
Erscheinungsdatum: 1998
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: Very Good