Communicable Disease Epidemiology and Control

Webber, Roger

ISBN 10: 0851991386 / ISBN 13: 9780851991382

Published by Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 1996

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Synopsis:

Communicable diseases can devastate whole populations and are a problem in both developing countries and the developed world. Understanding their epidemiology is vital to the doctor and communicable disease specialist involved in their control. This book draws on the depth of practical experience gained by the author and a wide range of other sources to review communicable diseases in a global perspective. The book covers a wide range of the important communicable diseases and this is further supported by a comprehensive outline of known communicable diseases given in an annex at the end of the book. The first part of the book describes epidemiological methods and illustrates their use with practical examples. The second part covers communicable diseases in a systematic manner grouping diseases by epidemiological criteria. This classification enables control to be instigated using the epidemiological principles and control methods described in the first part of the book. Grouping diseases in this manner also makes it easier to understand and link them together, so facilitating learning. The book balances informativeness with a simple and practical delivery. It is an essential tool for all doctors, epidemiologists, and those working in the control of communicable diseases, especially in developing countries. It is designed to present a clear introduction for medical students, public health specialists and those involved in disease control.

Review: "A comprehensive review of communicable diseases, their epidemiology, and control methods...Intended as an introductory text for medical students, public health professionals, and field personnel, this book also functions as a clear reference for physicians, epidemiologists, and disease control workers."--Biological Abstracts/RRM(r)"This book provides a useful introduction to the theory and practice of communicable disease control with particular emphasis on problems relevant to the developing world....This is very much a working handbook as well as a reference tool for inexperienced and experienced practitioners alike."--International Journal of Epidemiology"This marvelous book is well organized, clearly written, comprehensive and, although designed for a specific audience (physicians), is likely to serve a much broader audience of students, human biologists, and health scientists. ... In addition to its value as a reference work for rural and Third World physicians, this book is also useful as an epidemiology primer for beginning students. ... The book is liberally illustrated with clear and simplified drawings of life cycles of microorganisms and parasites, maps of worldwide disease distributions, and relationships among agents, patterns of transmission, human hosts, and environments. For the physician, the book provides instructions on control of transmission and appropriate drug and other therapies. For the student and professional, the book's comprehensive treatment of a remarkable number of diseases makes it important for reference and as a source for a quick review."--The Quarterly Review of Biology

Bibliographic Details

Title: Communicable Disease Epidemiology and Control
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good