Concise Handbook of Epidemiology

Concise Handbook of Epidemiology is an essential resource introducing readers to core principles, models, and research methods of modern epidemiology. This comprehensive guide covers foundational concepts like health and disease, disease occurrence, epidemiological models, and study designs. It also talks about disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, statistical methods, and advanced epidemiological techniques, including the impact of genomics and community-based epidemiology.

Each chapter incorporates real-world case studies, offering readers practical insights and applications. Ethical considerations, innovative methods, and future directions in the field ensure readers are equipped with foundational knowledge and forward-looking perspectives.

Key Features: - Foundational Overview: Covers health, disease occurrence, and key epidemiological frameworks. - Practical Tools: Offers research designs, statistical methods, and real-world case studies. - Advanced Topics: Explores genomics, statistical advances, and challenges in modern epidemiology. - Future Focus: Discusses ethics and evolving innovations shaping epidemiological practices.

Readership: Ideal for undergraduate and graduate students, academic researchers, healthcare professionals, and policy-makers involved in epidemiology, public health, and health policy.

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Release date

E-bog: 11. december 2024