Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Public Health & Preventive Medicine

Essential Epidemiology: An Introduction for Students and Health Professionals

Name: Essential Epidemiology: An Introduction for Students and Health Professionals
Author: Penny Webb
ISBN: 9780521546614

by Penny Webb, Sandi Pirozzo, Chris Bain

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Overview

This is an accessible, easily readable and modern introduction to epidemiology for students of medicine and public health. It aims to give health professionals a good understanding of the methods and potential problems underlying epidemiological data and reports, but also provides a thorough introduction for would-be epidemiologists. The 'nuts and bolts' of epidemiology are embedded in the wider health perspective, and the concluding chapter explores future possibilities and emphasises the integration of the various strands of the discipline. The basic messages are reinforced through numerous examples and questions, with answers provided.

Synopsis

This is an accessible, easily readable, and modern introduction to epidemiology for students of medicine and public health. It combines a strong public health perspective and rationale with modern methodological insights in a coherent and straight forward way. It emphasises the fundamental principles common to all areas of epidemiology and, unlike many other texts, integrates both public health and clinical epidemiology and the study of infectious and chronic diseases. It aims to give health professionals a good understanding of the methods and potential problems underlying epidemiological data and reports but also provides a thorough introduction for would-be epidemiologists. The 'nuts and bolts' of epidemiology are embedded in the wider health perspective and the concluding chapter explores future possibilities and emphasises the integration of the various strands of the discipline. The basic messages are reinforced through numerous examples and questions, with answers provided.

About the Author, Penny Webb

Penny Webb is a Senior Research Fellow and Head, Gynaecological Cancers Group, Queensland Institute of Medical Research, Brisbane, Australia.

Chris Bain is Reader in Epidemiology, School of Population Health, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.

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'In this book, the authors have succinctly outlined the key concepts in modern epidemiology … the way forward is to 'think smarter' - this book provides the ideal starting point for those wanting to do just that.' International Journal of Epidemiology