Lecture Notes on Epidemiology and Public Health

Farmer, Richard; Lawrence, Ross; Miller, David

ISBN 10: 0865426112 / ISBN 13: 9780865426115

Published by Blackwell Science, Oxford, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lecture Notes on Epidemiology and Public Health
• Publisher: Blackwell Science, Oxford
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0865426112
• ISBN 13: 9780865426115
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: Reprint.
• Condition: Good
• Book Type: Used
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science - General

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Synopsis

As a basic introduction to epidemiology and public–health medicine, Lecture Notes on Epidemiology and Public Health Medicine covers the theory and practice of epidemiology, including study design, sources of information, medical demography, preventive medicine, public health, and the organization of medical care. The aim of this book is to place basic medical science into a global and clinical context. This edition has been fully revised with particular attention paid to the recent resurgence of some infectious diseases, the continuing developments in AIDS research, and the ongoing restructuring of health–care provision. This book will appeal to all medical students and practising doctors who want to make clinical decisions based on sound evidence.

From the Back Cover

Lecture Notes on Epidemiology and Public Health Medicine is a core text that covers the basics of: Epidemiology Public health Prevention medicine The organization of medical care The aim of the book is to set the basic medical science into a global clinical context. This edition has been fully revised with particular attention paid to the recent resurgence of some infectious diseases, like tuberculosis, the continuing developments in AIDS research, and the continued restructuring of the provision of health care. This book will appeal to all students of medicine and practicing doctors who want to make clinical decisions based on sound evidence.