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 course
Anyone who wants or needs to understand the fundamentals of epidemiology and the science behind public health will love Epidemiology For Dummies.
By:
Amal K. Mitra (Jackson State University MS)
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 188mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 522g
ISBN: 9781394170708
ISBN 10: 139417070X
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 20 March 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Epidemiology 5 Chapter 1: Entering the World of Epidemiology 7 Chapter 2: Epidemiology 101 — Understanding the Basics 17 Chapter 3: Exploring the Development of Epidemiological Thinking 41 Chapter 4: Eyeing the Milestones in Public Health 59 Chapter 5: Recognizing Diseases and Controlling Them 77 Part 2: Understanding Disease Causation 103 Chapter 6: Tackling the Epidemiologic Triangle 105 Chapter 7: Inspecting Descriptive Epidemiology: Person, Place, and Time 117 Chapter 8: Viewing Disease Patterns 135 Chapter 9: Linking Demography and Disease 149 Chapter 10: Digging into Math: Calculating Rates and Risks 163 Part 3: Prevention Is Better Than a Cure 187 Chapter 11: Focusing on the Levels of Prevention 189 Chapter 12: Preventing Disease with Vaccine 199 Chapter 13: Recognizing Methods of Disease Surveillance 223 Chapter 14: Investigating an Outbreak 231 Chapter 15: Identifying Disease by Screening 247 Part 4: Examining a Study Finding 265 Chapter 16: Figuring Out Whether an Association Is Causal 267 Chapter 17: Investigating the Types of Epidemiologic Studies 287 Chapter 18: Encountering Bias and Confounding 313 Chapter 19: Focusing On Ethics in Health Research 329 Part 5: The Part of Tens 343 Chapter 20: Ten Careers with a Degree in Epidemiology 345 Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Acing Your Epidemiology Classes 351 Glossary 357 Index 363
Amal K. Mitra, MD, DrPH, is an internationally recognized scientist and public health leader with more than 25 years of experience in higher education and health research. He is a Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Jackson State University in Mississippi.
