Product Description

Basic epidemiology provides an introduction to the core principles and methods of epidemiology, with a special emphasis on public health applications in developing countries. This edition includes chapters on the nature and uses of epidemiology; the epidemiological approach to defining and measuring the occurrence of health-related states in populations; the strengths and limitations of epidemiological study designs; and the role of epidemiology in evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of health care. The book has a particular emphasis on modifiable environmental factors and encourages the application of epidemiology to the prevention of disease and the promotion of health, including environmental and occupational health.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #83170 in Books
• Published on: 2007-04-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 228 pages

Customer Reviews

Basic Epidemiology
Good book for introduction to epidemiology. Revision questions at end of every chapter, and answers at back of book, to ensure one is getting a grasp of points made. I recommend it to beginners in the subject.

Excellent book
This is a very good book on basic epidemiology. Brief yet still fairly in depth. It's easy to understand and has good examples throughout the book.

Five-star book
A great book that gives you all what you need to understand epidemiology
I highly recommond this book