Primer of Epidemiology - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070224366 ISBN 13: 9780070224360

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, 1987

Synopsis

Written for medical students, physicians and other health-care professionals, this textbook explains epidemiologic concepts. It bridges the gap between the clinician and the epidemiologist by providing a number of clinical examples, and explains the epidemiologic emphasis on the study of groups rather than individuals. The book also studies the relationship of epidemiology to the study of social and political problems, such as the changing health-care system and environmental hazards.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

“ ... Provides rich examples of epidemiologic studies that not only teach and engage the reader but also provide an appreciation for the history, successes, and pitfalls of epidemiologic studies.”
—The Permanente Journal on the Fourth Edition

Written for physicians, medical students, and other health care professionals, this concise, often-cited text explains epidemiologic concepts clearly and simply, illustrating them with clinically relevant case studies. It bridges the gap between clinicians and epidemiologists, showing the relationship between individual patients and the groups to which they belong, in epidemiologists’ eyes.

You'll also find examination of the relevance of epidemiology to the study of socially and politically important issues, such as changing health care systems and environmental hazards.

Features of the Fifth Edition
*Relates epidemiology to clinical research and patient care
*Provides review questions in every chapter and updates illustrative studies
*Contains a new chapter on molecular and genetic epidemiology
*Explains all major types of studies, including descriptive, analytic, cohort, case-control, and experimental
*Contains lucid and highly praised explanations of the commonly used methods of multivariate analysis
*Simplifies statistical interpretation
*Covers the relationship between epidemiology, medical care, and the health of the community
*Offers widely praised, practical guidance on “How to Carry Out a Study”
*Gives you a “Quick Review” chapter, summarizing the book

About the Author:

Consulting Professor Department of Health Research and PolicyStanford University School of Medicine

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0070224366
• ISBN 13: 9780070224360
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 305
• Editor: Friedman Gary D.