Medical Epidemiology (Lange Medical Books)
Edition: 2nd edition
Publisher: Appleton & Lange
Published: January 15, 1996
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9780838562062
Subjects: Epidemiology & medical statistics; General; Science/Mathematics; Medical / Nursing
First sentence: Epidemiology is a fundamental medical science that focuses on the distribution and determinants of disease frequency in human populations.
Description: "This hands-on reference and study guide provides medical and allied health students with a concise yet detailed introduction to epidemiology and its role in medicine. Extensively revised, the second edition presents current information on a wide range of descriptive and analytical applications. Calculating and interpreting basic epidemiologic measures, recognizing the strengths and limitations of various study designs, understanding the concepts of variability and bias, and critiquing published epidemiologic studies are discussed."--Jacket.