| Description |
xxii, 717 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
History and scope of epidemiology -- Practical applications of epidemiology -- Measures of morbidity and mortality used in epidemiology -- Descriptive epidemiology: persons, place, time -- Sources of data for use in epidemiology -- Study designs: ecologic, cross-sectional, case-control -- Study designs: cohort studies -- Experimental study designs -- Measures of effect --Data interpretation issues -- Screening for disease in the community -- Epidemiology of infectious diseases -- Epidemiologic aspects of work and the environment -- Molecular and genetic epidemiology -- Psychologic, behavioral, and social epidemiology -- Epidemiology as a profession |
| Summary |
"Now in its Fourth Edition, this best-selling text offers comprehensive coverage of all the major topics in introductory epidemiology. With extensive treatment of the heart of epidemiology - from study designs to descriptive epidemiology to quantitative measures - this reader-friendly text is accessible and interesting to a wide range of beginning students in all health-related disciplines. A unique focus is given to real-world applications of epidemiology and the development of skills that students can apply in subsequent course work and in the field. The text is also accompanied by a complete package of instructor and student resources available through a companion Web site."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Epidemiology.
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Public health personnel.
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Epidemiology.
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Public Health.
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| Author |
Sellers, Thomas A.
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| LC no. |
2007051846 |
| ISBN |
9780763751616 (paperback) |
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0763751618 (paperback) |
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