Concepts of Epidemiology
Subtitle: An integrated introduction to the ideas, theories, principles and methods of epidemiology
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: June 8, 2002
Language: eng
Number of pages: 346
ISBN-13: 9780192631558
First sentence: Humans cherish the fact that they are unique, not only in their physique but also in their character, personality and behaviour (though identical twins may be excepted here).
Description: "Concepts in Epidemiology explains and illustrates the language, principles, and methods underlying the science of epidemiology, and its applications to policy making, health service planning and health promotion. Illustrated, there are exercises to help readers deepen their understanding, with detailed material captured in tables. Each chapter ends in a summary, and all technical and specialized terminology is explained and defined in a glossary. The book places particular emphasis on integrating the ideas of epidemiology."--Jacket.