Epidemiology 101 / Robert H. Friis

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of contents History, philosophy, and uses of epidemiology -- Epidemiology and data presentation -- Epidemiologic measurements used to describe disease occurrence -- Data and disease occurrence -- Descriptive epidemiology : patterns of disease; person, place, time -- Association and causality -- Analytic epidemiology : types of study designs -- Epidemiology and the policy arena -- Epidemiology and screening for disease -- Infectious diseases and outbreak investigation -- Social and behavioral epidemiology -- Special epidemiologic applications.

[This book] will introduce you to the basics of infectious disease epidemiology, environmental epidemiology, molecular epidemiology, and psychosocial/behavioral epidemiology. --- Perfect for those with no prior familiarity with health-related fields or statistics, Epidemiology 101, Second Edition uses a clear, cohesive writing style and follows the basic Epidemiology 101 curriculum framework as outlined in teh AAC & U and APTR Recommendations for Undergraduate Public Helath Education. End-of-chapter exercises provide access to a laboratory component for college science courses that require a laboratory. --- Key features : *Full color pages filled with tables and charts throughout to capture the reader's interest and enhance learning; *Current, tangible examples from the field that are relevant and familiar, such as big data, cyberbullying, and disease outbreaks inclusing Ebola and Zika; *New chapters that cover Epidemiology and Data Presentation (with practice questions for the MCAT® examination) and Epidemiology and Screening for Disease; *Access to Navigate 2 online learning materials, including a comphrensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, learning analytics reporting tools, and more"--Back of book

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