Introduction to epidemiology

Author(s)

    • Merrill,Ray M.

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Introduction to epidemiology

Ray M. Merrill

Jones & Bartlett Learning, c2017

7th ed

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Description

Introduction to Epidemiology, Seventh Edition is a comprehensive, reader-friendly introduction to this exciting field. Designed for students with minimal training in the biomedical sciences and statistics, this text emphasizes the application of the basic principles of epidemiology according to person, place, and time factors in order to solve current, often unexpected, and serious public health problems. Students will learn how to identify and describe public health problems, formulate research hypotheses, select appropriate research study designs, manage and analyze epidemiologic data, interpret results, and apply results in preventing and controlling disease and health-related events. Offering real-world examples in the form of case studies and news files in each chapter, Introduction to Epidemiology is an accessible and effective approach to learning epidemiology. The Seventh Edition is a thorough revision that offers: * Updated tables, figures and examples throughout * Greater emphasis on epidemiology in international settings, causality, and disease transmission * Real-world public health problems involving both infectious and chronic diseases and conditions * Navigate 2 Advantage Access, which unlocks a complete eBook, Study Center, homework and Assessment Center, and a dashboard that reports actionable data. Experience Navigate 2 today at www.jblnavigate.com/2. Real-world public health problems involving both infectious and chronic diseases and conditions

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Details

  • NCID
    BB26225109
  • ISBN
    • 9781284094350
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Burlington, Mass.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xix, 339 p.
  • Size
    28 cm
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