Essential Epidemiology: An Introduction for Students and Health Professionals (Essential Medical Texts for Students and Trainees) - Softcover

Webb, Penny; Bain, Chris; Pirozzo, Sandi

 
9780521546614: Essential Epidemiology: An Introduction for Students and Health Professionals (Essential Medical Texts for Students and Trainees)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0521546613 ISBN 13: 9780521546614
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005

Synopsis

This is an accessible, easily readable, and modern introduction to epidemiology for students of medicine and public health. It combines a strong public health perspective and rationale with modern methodological insights in a coherent and straight forward way. It emphasises the fundamental principles common to all areas of epidemiology and, unlike many other texts, integrates both public health and clinical epidemiology and the study of infectious and chronic diseases. It aims to give health professionals a good understanding of the methods and potential problems underlying epidemiological data and reports but also provides a thorough introduction for would-be epidemiologists. The 'nuts and bolts' of epidemiology are embedded in the wider health perspective and the concluding chapter explores future possibilities and emphasises the integration of the various strands of the discipline. The basic messages are reinforced through numerous examples and questions, with answers provided.

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Review

'In this book, the authors have succinctly outlined the key concepts in modern epidemiology. ... the way forward is to 'think smarter' - this book provides the ideal starting point for those wanting to do just that.' International Journal of Epidemiology

Book Description

An accessible, modern introduction to epidemiology for students of medicine and public health. It combines a strong public health perspective with modern methodological insights. It emphasises the fundamental principles common to all areas of epidemiology, and integrates public health and clinical epidemiology and the study of infectious and chronic diseases.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521546613
ISBN 13 
9780521546614
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
366

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