Epidemiology Foundations

Author: Peter J. Fos PhD
Edition: 1
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 047040289X

Epidemiology Foundations: The Science of Public Health (Public Health/Epidemiology and Biostatistics)

Written by Peter J. Medical books Epidemiology Foundations. Fos—an expert in epidemiology with more than twenty years teaching experience—Epidemiology Foundations offers an ideal introduction to the theory and practice of public health epidemiology. This important text discusses both the historical perspective and future trends of epidemiology, reviews health and disease, and explains how they are measured. The book's overview of epidemiological studies shows how they are used in practice. Epidemiology Foundations takes a social and community perspective and includes information about global diseases and epidemics Medical books Epidemiology Foundations : The Science of Public Health, 9780470402894. Epidemiology Foundations : The Science of Public Health, ISBN-13: 9780470402894, ISBN-10: 047040289X

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Written by Peter J. Fos?an expert in epidemiology with more than twenty years teaching experience?Epidemiology Foundations offers an ideal introduction to the theory and practice of public health epidemiology.

"Epidemiology Foundations is an accessible introduction to epidemiology. This comprehensive resource covers the topic including information on its foundations, history, health and disease, descriptive epidemiology, measurement, study designs, uses, epidemics, social epidemiology, screening, community health, and global health. This book has been developed to closely respond to recommendations by the Consensus Conference on Undergraduate Public Health Education and is designed for use an introductory textfor a course in epidemiology or in any class that features the topic epidemiology"--Provide

Medical Book Epidemiology Foundations

Fos—an expert in epidemiology with more than twenty years teaching experience—Epidemiology Foundations offers an ideal introduction to the theory and practice of public health epidemiology. This important text discusses both the historical perspective and future trends of epidemiology, reviews health and disease, and explains how they are measured. The book's overview of epidemiological studies shows how they are used in practice. Epidemiology Foundations takes a social and community perspective and includes information about global diseases and epidemics.

Emphasis on concepts such as population health, social determinants, and global health make this book especially interesting and accessible to those new to the subject. Each chapter is supplemented with problem-solving exercises and research assignments to aid readers in understanding its epidemiology principles. Reflecting and expanding on recommendations of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, Epidemiology Foundations is the ideal text for any course introducing epidemiology in public health.