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Introduction to Epidemiology
Ray M. Merrill
出版Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2024-02-15
主題Medical / Public Health
ISBN12843011099781284301106
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=w2b7EAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Introduction to Epidemiology is a comprehensive, reader-friendly introduction to this exciting field. Designed for students with minimal training in the biomedical sciences and statistics, this full-color text emphasizes the application of the basic principles of epidemiology according to person, place, and time factors in order to solve current, often unexpected, and serious public health problems.Students will learn how to identify and describe public health problems, formulate research hypotheses, select appropriate research designs, manage and analyze epidemiologic data, interpret and apply results in preventing and controlling disease and health-related events. With real-world examples in the form of case studies and news files in each chapter, Introduction to Epidemiology is an accessible and effective approach to learning epidemiology.Carefully revised throughout, the Ninth Edition offers:New chapters on Epidemiology Study Plan (5); Identifying and Improving Study Validity (8); and Social Epidemiology (13)Greater emphasis on health equity and the social determinants of health throughoutDescriptive epidemiology of COVID-19 and how this disease has influenced public health prevention and control efforts.New appendices on Careers in Epidemiology and Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Regression ModelsSignificant restructuring of chapters - see transition guide Navigate Advantage Access (included with the text) a digital-only Access Code that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice quizzes, flashcards, interactive glossary, chapter review slides, and more. Read Ray Merrill's recent blog post entitled, "Students Have a Wide Variety of Career Choices in Epidemiology."Read Professor Heidi Wiedenfeld's review of the book here. © 2025 | 350 pages