An Introduction to Epidemiology for Health Professionals Contributor(s): Olsen, Jørn (Author), Christensen, Kaare (Author), Murray, Jeff (Author) |
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ISBN: 144191496X ISBN-13: 9781441914965 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $113.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Epidemiology |
Dewey: 614.4 |
LCCN: 2010922282 |
Series: Springer Series on Epidemiology and Health |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.2" W x 9.3" (0.90 lbs) 163 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Today, the public worries about emerging diseases and rapid changes of the frequency of well known diseases like autism, diabetes and obesity making the word epidemic part of the general discussion. Epidemiology should therefore be a basic component of medical training, yet often it is undertaught or even neglected. Concise and readable while also rigorous and thorough, An Introduction to Epidemiology for Health Professionals goes beyond standard textbook content to ground the reader in scientific methods most relevant to the current health landscape and the evolution of evidence-based medicine-valuable keys to better understanding of disease process, effective prevention, and targeted treatment. |