Overview
Main description
Recognized for its succinct and compelling discussion of epidemiology and its role in medicine.
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"This is a well-written, easy to read, well-illustrated primer, which medical students and others should read. A nice feature of the book is all key concepts are highlighted for emphasis, with summaries at the beginning and end of each chapter."--Doody's Review Service
This book provides students with an overview of the principles and concepts of epidemiology and illustrates the complementary relationship between population-based science and the care of patients
Thoroughly updated, this new edition features epidemiologic implications of bio-terrorism, “Patient Profiles” within each chapter, and USMLE clinical vignettes within the “Study Question” section of each chapter.
Table of contents
1. Introduction to Epidemiology2. Epidemiologic Measures3. Patterns of Occurrence4. Medical Surveillance5. Disease Outbreaks6. Diagnostic Testing7. Clinical Trials8. Cohort Studies9. Case-Control Studies10. Variability & Bias11. Epidemiologic Studies of Genetics12. Clinical Decision-Making13. Interpretation of Epidemiologic Literature
Author comments
Raymond S. Greenberg, MD, PhD
President
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
