Introduction to Epidemiology - Softcover

Merrill, Ray M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1284280381 ISBN 13: 9781284280388

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2024

Synopsis

Introduction to Epidemiology is a comprehensive, reader-friendly introduction to this exciting field. Designed for students with minimal training in the biomedical sciences and statistics, this full-color text emphasizes the application of the basic principles of epidemiology according to person, place, and time factors in order to solve current, often unexpected, and serious public health problems. Students will learn how to identify and describe public health problems, formulate research hypotheses, select appropriate research designs, manage and analyze epidemiologic data, interpret and apply results in preventing and controlling disease and health-related events. With real-world examples in the form of case studies and news files in each chapter, Introduction to Epidemiology is an accessible and effective approach to learning epidemiology.

Carefully revised throughout, the Ninth Edition offers:
- New chapters on Epidemiology Study Plan (5) and on Social Epidemiology (13)
- Greater emphasis on health equity and the social determinants of health throughout
- New appendices on Careers in Epidemiology(II) and Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Regression Models (IV)
- Significant restructuring of chapters (see transition guide)
- Navigate Advantage Access (included with the text) a digital-only Access Code that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice quizzes and assessments, PowerPoint slides, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytic reporting tools.

About this title

About the Author

Ray M. Merrill, Ph.D., M.P.H. has been actively involved in epidemiology and biostatistics'since his professional career began in 1995. As a Cancer Prevention Fellow at the National Cancer Institute, he worked with leading researchers in the area of cancer epidemiology. In 1998 he joined the faculty in the Department of Health Science at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, where he continued his research in epidemiology. Since 1999 he has also held an adjunct faculty position in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of Utah. In 2001, he spent a sabbatical working in the Unit of Epidemiology for Cancer Prevention at the International Agency for Research on Cancer Administration, Lyon, France. He has won various awards for his research in cancer epidemiology.Dr. Merrill'currently teaches introductory and advanced level classes in epidemiology and biostatistics. He has over 100 professional publications in epidemiology and public health journals. He is currently a full professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at Brigham Young University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1284280381
• ISBN 13: 9781284280388
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 350