Introduction to Epidemiology

Introduction to Epidemiology, Fifth Edition is a reader-friendly exploration of the basic principles of epidemiology and their application in solving current public health issues. Readers will learn how to identify and describe problems, formulate research hypotheses, select appropriate research stu...

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Main Author: Merrill, Ray M. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Sudbury, MA Jones and Bartlett Publishers 2010
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Summary:Introduction to Epidemiology, Fifth Edition is a reader-friendly exploration of the basic principles of epidemiology and their application in solving current public health issues. Readers will learn how to identify and describe problems, formulate research hypotheses, select appropriate research study designs, manage and analyze epidemiologic data, interpret study results, and apply the results to prevent and control disease and health-related events. The Fifth Edition is a thorough revision that gives greater attention to real-world, contemporary public health problems involving both infectious and chronic diseases and conditions, making it an ideal introductory text for the epidemiology student with minimal training in the biomedical sciences and statistics
Physical Description:xi, 417 pages illustrations 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9780763766221