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Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health, Fourth Edition combines theory and practice in presenting traditional and new epidemiologic concepts. Broad in scope, the text opens with five chapters covering the basic epidemiologic concepts and data sources. A major emphasis is placed on study design, with separate chapters devoted to each of the three main analytic designs: experimental, cohort, and casecontrol studies.Full chapters on bias, confounding, and random error, including the role of statistics in epidemiology, ensure that students are wellequipped with the necessary information to interpret the results of epidemiologic studies. Uptodate examples from the epidemiologic literature on diseases of public health importance are provided throughout the book.Key Features:? New examples and the latest public health statistics throughout? Coverage of the Ebola outbreak including an indepth investigation of what happened? New examples that illustrate epidemiological principles including a greater emphasis on social factors that influence health, such as racism? Straightforward descriptions of the latest epidemiologic methods including mediation analysis, agentbased modelling, and the use of directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) to assess confounding.? An expanded glossary and key terms highlighted throughout the text
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- Q: What topics are covered in 'Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health'? A: 'Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health' covers a broad range of topics including basic epidemiologic concepts, study designs (experimental, cohort, and case-control), bias, confounding, and random error. It also includes up-to-date examples from the epidemiologic literature.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health' is Ann Aschengrau.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health' was published on September 12, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 528 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in epidemiology? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners as it combines theory and practice, presenting traditional and new epidemiologic concepts in an accessible manner.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does this book include real-world examples? A: Yes, the book includes up-to-date examples from the epidemiologic literature, including case studies on diseases of public health importance.
- Q: What edition is 'Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health'? A: This book is the fourth edition.
- Q: Are there any special features in this edition? A: This edition features new examples, an expanded glossary, and highlights key terms throughout the text.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.