Epidemiological Studies: A Practical Guide - Softcover

Silman, Alan J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521439795 ISBN 13: 9780521439794

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1996

Synopsis

This is a practical guide to the design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of epidemiological studies. The clear and concise text is supplemented throughout by appropriate illustrative examples and helpful practical hints, all designed to support and encourage newcomers to the field. The book assumes no prior knowledge. Sufficient material is provided to enable the reader to undertake soundly based studies which take account of the most recent advances in epidemiological concepts and methods. The book also includes sections on ethical issues and how they should be addressed, and costing a study. It aims to make epidemiological method accessible to a broad range of individuals, including hospital clinicians, general practitioners and public health physicians and it will serve as an excellent introductory text for those training in epidemiology and public health.

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Review

'... a practical guide to epidemiological studies which takes the reader through all the steps involved in clear and concise stages ... evolved from a teaching programme in epidemiology for public health students, and it has obviously benefited from refinements made by feedback from participants ... a very useful and user-friendly volume as an introduction to the field of epidemiology.' D. Crawford, Epidemiology and Infection

'This volume is very clearly written and has a well laid-out structure making it easy for the reader to dip in and dip out or to take long swims without getting tired. It has plenty of practical advice for the novice and for the experienced researcher. Well produced, this book deserves to be widely read - by clinicians, researchers, and managers.' Dinesh Bhugra, Behaviour Research and Therapy

Book Description

This is a practical guide to the design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of epidemiological studies. Many illustrative examples and helpful practical hints will make this an essential handbook for hospital clinicians, general practitioners and public health physicians and as an introduction for those entering epidemiology as a speciality.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521439795
• ISBN 13: 9780521439794
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 189