Designed to fulfill the four essential learning outcomes of Liberal Education and America s Promise (LEAP) a campaign of the Association of American... Colleges and Universities (AACU*) Epidemiology 101 meets the needs of instructors teaching an overview or introductory course in epidemiology. Using a clear, cohesive writing style, Epidemiology 101 covers the basics of infectious disease epidemiology, environmental epidemiology, molecular epidemiology, and psychosocial/behavioral epidemiology. Numerous tables and charts throughout the text capture the reader s interest and enhance learning.

The 2nd Edition of Epidemiology teaches the basic principles and methods of epidemiology in an understandable and interesting manner. Both the... underlying concepts as well as the practical uses of epidemiology in both public health and clinical practice are emphasized. The book is organized into three sections: Section One focuses on the epidemiologic approach to assessing the extent and severity of disease in the community. Section Two deals with using epidemiology to identify the causes of disease. Section Three discusses the use of epidemiology for evaluating health services and screening programs. Many of the diagrams and illustrations have been developed by the author in over 20 years of professional practice.

Demonstrating how practitioners in the emerging field of "cultural epidemiology" describe human health, communicate with diverse audiences, and... intervene to improve health and prevent disease, this book uses textual and statistical portraits of disease to describe interdisciplinary collaborations. Interpreting epidemiology as a cultural practice helps to reveal the ways in which measurement, causal thinking, and intervention design are influenced by belief, habit, and theories of power.

This book provides a comprehensive epidemiological perspective on cardiovascular diseases and analysis of measures for their prevention and control in... community and clinical settings. Perfect for both students and practitioners, the second edition includes over 300 tables, figures, and exhibits; and has been thoroughly updated to reflect the most recent research in the field.

Edition: 12th
Publisher: Public Health Foundation
ISBN: 0-01-706609-3 (0017066093)
ISBN-13: 978-0-01-706609-1... (9780017066091)
Binding: Softcover
Copyright: 2011
Publish Date: 05/11
Weight: 2.41 Lbs.
Pages: 474

This completely revised and updated edition of an outstanding text addresses the fundamental knowledge of epidemiological methods and statistics that... can be applied to evolving systems, programs, technologies, and policies. This edition presents new chapters on causal thinking, ethics, and web resources, analyzes data on multinational increases in poverty and longevity, details the control of transmissible diseases, and explains quality management, and the evaluation of healthcare system performance.

In the past thirty years epidemiology has matured from a fledgling scientific field into a vibrant discipline that brings together the biological and... social sciences, and in doing so draws upon disciplines ranging from statistics and survey sampling to the philosophy of science. These areas of knowledge have converged into a modern theory of epidemiology that has been slow to penetrate into textbooks, particularly at the introductory level. Epidemiology: An Introduction closes the gap. It begins with a brief, lucid discussion of causal thinking and causal inference and then takes the reader through the elements of epidemiology, focusing on the measures of disease occurrence and causal effects. With these building blocks in place, the reader learns how to design, analyze and interpret problems that epidemiologists face, including confounding, the role of chance, and the exploration of interactions. All these topics are layered on the foundation of basic principles presented in simple language, with numerous examples and questions for further thought.

Across the last forty years, epidemiology has developed into a vibrant scientific discipline that brings together the social and biological sciences,... incorporating everything from statistics to the philosophy of science in its aim to study and track the distribution and determinants of health events. A now-classic text, the second edition of this essential introduction to epidemiology presents the core concepts in a unified approach that aims to cut through the fog and elucidate the fundamental concepts. Rather than focusing on formulas or dogma, the book presents basic epidemiologic principles and concepts in a coherent and straightforward exposition. By emphasizing a unifying set of ideas, students will develop a strong foundation for understanding the principles of epidemiologic research.

Epidemiology plays an all-important role in many areas of medicine, from discovering the relationship between tobacco smoking and lung cancer, to... documenting the impact of diet, the environment, and exercise on general health, to tracking the origin and spread of new epidemics such as Swine Flu. It is truly a vital field, central to the health of society, but it is often poorly understood, largely due to misrepresentations in the media. In this Very Short Introduction, an internationally recognized authority on epidemiology, Dr. Rodolfo Saracci, provides a wealth of information on this key field, dispelling some of the myths surrounding the study of epidemiology, and explaining what epidemiology is and how vital it is to the discovery, control, and prevention of disease in world populations. Dr. Saracci provides a general explanation of the principles behind clinical trials, and explains the nature of basic statistics concerning disease. He also looks at the ethical and political issues related to obtaining and using information concerning patients, and trials involving placebos.

Written For Those Who Are Familiar With The Basic Strategies Of Analytic Epidemiology, Epidemiology: Beyond The Basics Takes Readers Through A More... Rigorous Discussion Of Key Epidemiologic Concepts And Methods Such As Study Design, Measures Of Association, Research Assessment, And More. With Real-Life Examples Throughout, The Book Avoids Complex Statistical Formulations And Is An Invaluable Resource For Intermediate Students And Practicing Epidemiologists Who Wish To Expand Their Knowledge Of Epidemiology And Its Role In The Medical And Public Health Sciences. This Thorough Revision Features End-Of-Chapter Exercises As Well An Entirely New Chapter Devoted To Issues Related To The Interface Between Epidemiology, Health Policy, And Public Health, Such As Rothman’S Causality Model, Proximal And Distal Causes, And Hill’S Guidelines. Careful Attention Is Also Given To Sensitivity Analysis, Meta-Analysis, And Publication Bias.

Succinct yet thorough, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Preventive Medicine, 3rd Edition brings you today's best knowledge on epidemiology,... biostatistics, preventive medicine, and public health-in one convenient source. You'll find the latest on healthcare policy and financing · infectious diseases · chronic disease · and disease prevention technology. This text also serves as an outstanding resource for preparing for the USMLE, and the American Board of Preventive Medicine recommends it as a top review source for its core specialty examination.Discusses the financial concerns and the use and limitations of screening in the prevention of symptomatic disease.Emphasizes the application of epidemiologic and biostatistical concepts to everyday clinical problem solving and decision making.Showcases important concepts and calculations inside quick-reference boxes.Presents abundant illustrations and well-organized tables to clarify and summarize complex concepts.Includes 350 USMLE-style questions and answers, complete with detailed explanations about why various choices are correct or incorrect.Includes the latest information on Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) · SARS · avian form of H5N1 influenza · the obesity epidemic · and more.

Comprehensive in its coverage and suitable for graduate or upper-division undergraduate students in a wide range of health-related disciplines, this... latest offering by William A. Oleckno is a full-scale, pedagogically rich introduction to fundamental ideas and procedures in epidemiology. The text covers the major concepts, principles, methods, and applications of both conventional and modern epidemiology using clear language and frequent examples to illustrate important points and facilitate understanding. While Oleckno provides thorough treatment of the more customary aspects of conventional and modern epidemiology, he also introduces several important design and analytical issues that are only rarely approached in fundamental epidemiology textbooks. Concepts as diverse as competing risks, maturation, futility, and the prevalence and bias effects in the context of screening are just a few examples of the broad range of concepts covered in this text. A comprehensive glossary contains detailed definitions of over 700 terms used throughout the fourteen chapters comprising the textbook. Aspiring public health professionals will appreciate the solid basis they gain from Epidemiology: Concepts and Methods and will want to keep a copy close by as a valuable reference throughout their careers. Not-for-sale instructor resource material available to college and university faculty only; contact publisher directly.

Epidemiology for Advanced Nursing Practice guides graduate-level nursing students to understand the basic concepts of epidemiology while gaining and... applying statistical conceptual skills. Focusing on the importance of disease prevention and community-centered migration, this text helps students expand their knowledge base while enhancing practical application skills and stimulating research interests. Designed to prepare advanced practice nursing students to meet the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) standards, Epidemiology for Advanced Nursing Practice features expert insights, objectives, critical questions, and references. Topics include the role of epidemiology and statistics in advanced nursing practice, study designs and outcomes, emerging infectious diseases, genetic and environmental epidemiology, the role of culture, nursing in pandemics and emergency preparedness, and legal and ethical issues.

First published in the United States in 1988, this highly acclaimed autobiography is now available as a Cornell Paperback with an updated preface and... epilogue by Pin Yathay. In a new foreword, David Chandler, a world-renowned historian of Cambodia, discusses the continuing power and urgency of Pin Yathay's message.