Vital statistics: An introduction to health science statistics, Stephen McKenzie

Автор: D. Celentano, M. Szklo
Название: Gordis Epidemiology - 6th ed.
ISBN: 0323552293 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780323552295
Издательство: Elsevier Science
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From the Department of Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University and continuing in the tradition of award-winning educator and epidemiologist Dr. Leon Gordis, comes the fully revised 6th Edition of Gordis Epidemiology. This bestselling text provides a solid introduction to basic epidemiologic principles as well as practical applications in public health and clinical practice, highlighted by real-world examples throughout. New coverage includes expanded information on genetic epidemiology, epidemiology and public policy, and ethical and professional issues in epidemiology, providing a strong basis for understanding the role and importance of epidemiology in today's data-driven society.

• Covers the basic principles and concepts of epidemiology in a clear, uniquely memorable way, using a wealth of full-color figures, graphs, charts, and cartoons to help you understand and retain key information.
• Reflects how epidemiology is practiced today, with a new chapter organization progressing from observation and developing hypotheses to data collection and analyses.
• Features new end-of-chapter questions for quick self-assessment, and a glossary of genetic terminology.
• Provides more than 200 additional multiple-choice epidemiology self-assessment questions online.
• Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Автор: Friis Robert H., Sellers Thomas
Название: Epidemiology for Public Health Practice
ISBN: 128417543X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781284175431
Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan)
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Описание: Epidemiology for Public Health Practice is a best-selling text offering comprehensive coverage of all the major topics in introductory epidemiology and alignment to the core competencies in epidemiology for graduate and undergraduate courses. 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. Significantly updated, the new Sixth Edition offers: - New chapter on epidemiology and policy - Increased emphasis on health disparities, genetic epidemiology, and current epidemics (e.g., the opioid epidemic, cannabis misuse, and gun violence) - Coverage of data acquisition (big data), wearable technology for collecting health data, climate change, and more. - Unique chapters on psychosocial epidemiology, environmental and occupation health, molecular and genetic epidemiology, and career options - Refreshed examples, updated tables and figures throughout the text

Автор: Aschengrau, Ann Seage, George R.
Название: Essentials of epidemiology in public health, 4th Revised edition edition
ISBN: 1284128350 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781284128352
Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan)
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Описание: Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health, Fourth Edition combines theory and practice in presenting traditional and new epidemiologic concepts. Broad in scope, the text opens with five chapters covering the basic epidemiologic concepts and data sources. A major emphasis is placed on study design, with separate chapters devoted to each of the three main analytic designs: experimental, cohort, and case-control studies.
Full chapters on bias, confounding, and random error, including the role of statistics in epidemiology, ensure that students are well-equipped with the necessary information to interpret the results of epidemiologic studies. Up-to-date examples from the epidemiologic literature on diseases of public health importance are provided throughout the book.
Key Features:
New examples and the latest public health statistics throughout
Coverage of the Ebola outbreak including an in-depth investigation of what happened
New examples that illustrate epidemiological principles including a greater emphasis on social factors that influence health, such as racism
Straightforward descriptions of the latest epidemiologic methods including mediation analysis, agent-based modelling, and the use of directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) to assess confounding.
An expanded glossary and key terms highlighted throughout the text