Epidemiology For Dummies

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

Av Amal K. Mitra, MS) Mitra, Amal K. (Jackson State University, Amal K Mitra

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Become a disease detective with this easy-to-understand resource Epidemiology For Dummies is packed with key concepts, practical applications, and real-life examples in the study of disease transmission and control. It's a must-have for students in all public-health-related fields, and for curious learners, too. This Dummies guide will help you conquer even the trickiest epidemiological concepts. In this introduction to the fascinating, complex science, you’ll learn—in terms anyone can understand—all the basic principles of epidemiology, plus how those concepts translate to public health outcomes and policy decisions. Learn the basic principles and concepts of epidemiology Discover real-world examples and public health threats Understand the complex social factors that influence health Embark on a public health career or just pass your epidemiology courseAnyone who wants or needs to understand the fundamentals of epidemiology and the science behind public health will love Epidemiology For Dummies.

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Utgivningsdatum2023-04-24
Mått188 x 234 x 25 mm
Vikt522 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor400
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN9781394170708

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Introduction 1Part 1: Getting Started with Epidemiology 5Chapter 1: Entering the World of Epidemiology 7Chapter 2: Epidemiology 101 — Understanding the Basics 17Chapter 3: Exploring the Development of Epidemiological Thinking 41Chapter 4: Eyeing the Milestones in Public Health 59Chapter 5: Recognizing Diseases and Controlling Them 77Part 2: Understanding Disease Causation 103Chapter 6: Tackling the Epidemiologic Triangle 105Chapter 7: Inspecting Descriptive Epidemiology: Person, Place, and Time 117Chapter 8: Viewing Disease Patterns 135Chapter 9: Linking Demography and Disease 149Chapter 10: Digging into Math: Calculating Rates and Risks 163Part 3: Prevention Is Better Than a Cure 187Chapter 11: Focusing on the Levels of Prevention 189Chapter 12: Preventing Disease with Vaccine 199Chapter 13: Recognizing Methods of Disease Surveillance 223Chapter 14: Investigating an Outbreak 231Chapter 15: Identifying Disease by Screening 247Part 4: Examining a Study Finding 265Chapter 16: Figuring Out Whether an Association Is Causal 267Chapter 17: Investigating the Types of Epidemiologic Studies 287Chapter 18: Encountering Bias and Confounding 313Chapter 19: Focusing On Ethics in Health Research 329Part 5: The Part of Tens 343Chapter 20: Ten Careers with a Degree in Epidemiology 345Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Acing Your Epidemiology Classes 351Glossary 357Index 363