Introduction to epidemiology / Ilona Carneiro and Natasha Howard, Lucianne Bailey ... [et al.]
Series: Understanding public healthPublication details: Maidenhead, Berkshire ; New York : Open University Press, 2011Edition: 2nd edDescription: xii, 183 p. : ill., maps. ; 24 cmContent type:- 9780335244614 (pbk.)
- 0335244610 (pbk.)
- RA651
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Key principles of epidemiology -- Principles of epidemiology -- Measuring the frequencey of outcomes -- Measures of association and impact -- Interpreting assocaitons -- Epidemiological research studies -- Study design and handling data -- Ecological studies -- Cross-sectional studies -- Cohort studies -- Case-control studies -- Intervention studies -- Epidemiology in public health -- Prevention strategies -- Surveillance, monitoring and evaluation.
"This popular book introduces the principles, methods and application of epidemiology for improving health and survival. The book assists readers in applying basic epidemiological methods to measure health outcomes, identifying risk factors for a negative outcome, and evaluating health interventions and health services"--Provided by publisher.