Download or read book Epidemiology for Canadian Students 3rd Ed written by Scott Patten and published by Brush Education. This book was released on 2021-05-24 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the principles and methods of epidemiology in a Canadian context The third edition of Epidemiology for Canadian Students updates the only introductory epidemiology textbook grounded in Canadian research and studies, and it takes into account the COVID-19 pandemic. Through this resource, students will learn core concepts, while also familiarizing themselves with Canadian registries, special-purpose cohorts, provincial health administrators, national statistical agencies and other sources that inform epidemiologic research in Canada. The third edition includes new links to Statistics Canada resources, updated examples with reference to recent Canadian and international literature on topics such as COVID-19, and expanded coverage of causal diagrams. Topics include: - Basic principles and why epidemiological reasoning matters for health professionals - Key parameters in descriptive and analytical epidemiology - Sources of error in epidemiology and ways to quantify and control error - The concept of bias, which is introduced with basic parameter estimates to make it more accessible to students - Key study designs and their vulnerability to error - How to use critical appraisal and causal judgement to evaluate epidemiological studies
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Download or read book Epidemiology for Canadian Students written by Scott Patten and published by Brush Education. This book was released on 2018-04-19 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The book provides an introduction to the principles and methods of epidemiology, with application both to public health and clinical practice (clinical epidemiology). These principles and strategies are also applied to critical appraisal, providing tools that will help students and professionals evaluate the quality of research studies. This second edition adds more recent examples, updates references, and doubles the number of questions (and answers) for each chapter."--
Download or read book Epidemiology for Canadian Students Workbook written by Kirsten Fiest and published by Brush Education. This book was released on 2018-03-21 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Epidemiology for Canadian Students introduces students to the principles and methods of epidemiology and critical appraisal, all grounded within a Canadian context. This workbook provides students with an opportunity to develop the skills presented in the textbook."--
Download or read book Introduction to Epidemiology written by Ilona Carneiro and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2018-01-08 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Epidemiology is integral to public health. This book introduces the principles, methods and application of epidemiology for improving health and survival. It is designed for self-directed learning by students and all who work in public health and health-related areas, including health economists, health policy analysts, and health services managers. Using this book will help you to practice the application of basic epidemiological methods to measure health outcomes, identify risk factors for a negative outcome, and evaluate health interventions and health services. The book helps to distinguish between strong and poor epidemiological evidence, an ability that is fundamental to promoting evidence-based health care. This 3rd edition has been revised to include: • A new section on the historical development of epidemiology • New infographics and figures to help visualise concepts • Contemporary health issues explored through examples and exercises • More activities for self-testing • A new final integrating chapter with real-life examples, such as the Zika outbreak, linking research to implementation Introduction to Epidemiology 3rd edition is an essential resource on a fascinating area that is crucial to an understanding of public health. Series Editors: Rosalind Plowman and Nicki Thorogood.
Download or read book Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health written by Ann Aschengrau and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2003 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative new text provides a current, comprehensive introduction to principles applied in the practice of epidemiology in public health. It incorporates modern ideas in epidemiological thinking that have been largely omitted in other textbooks, providing an overview that is up-to-date and thorough. This book will familiarize readers with terminology and key concepts in the design, analysis, and interpretation of epidemiological research, giving students the tools they need to critically evaluate scientific literature.[...] It combines theory and practice in presenting traditional and new epidemiologic concepts. Broad in scope, the text opens with five chapters covering the basic epidemiologic concepts and data sources. A major emphasis is placed on study design, with separate chapters devoted to each of the three main analytic designs: experimental, cohort, and case-control studies.[...]. An entire chapter is also devoted to the concept of effect measure modification, an often-neglected topic in introductory textbooks. Up-to-date examples from the epidemiologic literature on diseases of public health importance are provided throughout the book. [Ed.]
Download or read book Epidemiology Kept Simple written by B. Burt Gerstman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-09-04 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed specifically for non-epidemiologists, this volume aims to provide accessible information on the classical approach and the modern biostatistical approach to studying disease.
Download or read book Epidemiology written by Moyses Szklo and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2004 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second edition coming in July! Epidemiology: Beyond the Basics is specifically designed to expand reader knowledge while avoiding complex statistical formulations. Emphasizing the quantitative issues of epidemiology, this book focuses on study design, measures of association, interaction, research assessment, and other methods and practice. Epidemiology: Beyond the Basics takes readers who have a good understanding of basic epidemiological principles through more rigorous discussions of concepts and methods. It is valuable for both graduate students in public health and public health professionals.
Download or read book Epidemiology written by Kenneth J. Rothman and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A now-classic text, the third edition of this introduction to the field gives an overview of the core concepts that form the underpinnings of epidemiology and epidemiologic research. Epidemiologic concepts are presented in a coherent and straightforward exposition, allowing students to build a strong foundation for understanding the principles of epidemiologic research.
Download or read book Epidemiology 3rd Edition written by Mark Woodward and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 854 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highly praised for its broad, practical coverage, the second edition of this popular text incorporated the major statistical models and issues relevant to epidemiological studies. Epidemiology: Study Design and Data Analysis, Third Edition continues to focus on the quantitative aspects of epidemiological research. Updated and expanded, this edition.
Download or read book Epidemiology for Public Health Practice written by Robert H. Friis and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2009 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Review: "Now in its Fourth Edition, this best-selling text offers comprehensive coverage of all the major topics in introductory epidemiology. With extensive treatment of the heart of epidemiology - from study designs to descriptive epidemiology to quantitative measures - this reader-friendly text is accessible and interesting to a wide range of beginning students in all health-related disciplines. A unique focus is given to real-world applications of epidemiology and the development of skills that students can apply in subsequent course work and in the field. The text is also accompanied by a complete package of instructor and student resources available through a companion Web site."--Jacket
Download or read book Understanding Epidemiology written by Laura Wheeler Poms and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Epidemiology: Concepts, Skills, and Application teaches students the skills required to think critically about public health challenges. The text takes an interdisciplinary approach to solving epidemiological problems that mirrors epidemiology in practice. Students are exposed to the foundational principles of epidemiology and practice the application of these principles using multiple methods. Students learn to read and use public health and health science literature to design appropriate epidemiological studies, ultimately becoming intelligent consumers of health information. The third edition has been updated in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and its far-reaching effects on the discipline of epidemiology. The text includes new coverage of the connection between clinical medicine, biomedical research, and epidemiology and public health. Modelling, interventions, mitigation, contract tracing, quarantine, isolation, social media and communication, spill over, coordination, public health education, and evaluation are covered. Written for undergraduate students, the book does not assume a working knowledge of biostatistics. Understanding Epidemiology can be used in introductory epidemiology courses, as well as public health study design and health sciences research methods courses.
Download or read book Modern Epidemiology 3e pb written by Kenneth J. Rothman and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Understanding Epidemiology written by Laura Wheeler Poms and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-22 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text teaches students the skills required to think critically about public health problems. It takes an interdisciplinary approach to solving epidemiological problems that prepares students for real-world applications of the material.
Download or read book Essential Epidemiology written by Penny Webb and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking a practical view with examples from all areas of health, the third edition of this textbook provides a clear, contemporary introduction to epidemiology. - Description from publisher
Download or read book Essential Epidemiology written by Penny Webb and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-12-16 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of this popular textbook remains a clear and practical introduction to epidemiology for students in all areas of health. By emphasising the role of epidemiology across a broad range of health monitoring and research, it gives students an understanding of the fundamental principles common to all areas of epidemiology. It also integrates the study of infectious and chronic diseases as well as public health and clinical epidemiology. Avoiding complex mathematics, it steps through the methods and potential problems underlying health data and reports, while maintaining a balance of rigour and clarity. The nuts-and-bolts of epidemiology are embedded in the wider international health perspective through recent and classical examples across different areas of health to engage students from a range of backgrounds. Concepts are illustrated with charts and graphs, and end-of-chapter questions test understanding (with answers provided). Online resources include further exercises, slides for teaching and useful weblinks.
Download or read book Infectious Disease Epidemiology written by Kenrad E. Nelson and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2014 with total page 984 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its third edition, this comprehensive volume is recognized as the most authoritative review of the epidemiology of infectious disease. Divided into five sections that cover methods in infectious disease epidemiology, airborne transmission, diarrheal diseases, blood and body fluid as a reservoir of infectious diseases, vectorborne and parasite disease, the book includes 'state-of-the-art' chapters on methodological issues, pathogenesis, and comprehensive reviews of virtually all known infectious diseases.New to the Third Edition:1. All chapters updated with significant new information2. HIV chapter completely updated including results of trials of Male Circumcision, HIV-vaccines, female condoms, Microbicides and new drugs3. New chapter on Infectious Disease Eradication (e.g. Smallpox, Polio, Measles)4. New chapter on Pneumococcal Disease (with material on S. pneumonia moved from the ARI and Vaccine chapters)5. Influenza chapter updated with new material on H1/N1 and control/prevention of Influenza during a pandemic 6. Consolidation of material from the chapters on Outbreaks and Surveillance.7. Nosocomial Infection chapter is shortened and updated with a new section on nosocomial/community MRSA8. Malaria chapter updated with new information on bed nets, prophylactic therapy of pregnant women and other high risk populations as well as new detailed examination of the organization, implementation, and accomplishments of the WHO--Roll-Back Malaria program; and a new description of the 5th Human Malaria parasite--P.knowlesi and its Epidemiology.9. STD chapter is updated with new information on the rapid diagnosis of STDs using urine PCR-methods as well as new information on partner prophylacitic treatment of STDs10. New information in Chickengunya virus, Enterovirus 71, Nipah and Hendra virus infections to the Emerging infections chapter.11. Hepatitis chapter is revised with new information on HEV virus12. New brief chapter discussing the various models of behavioral change that are useful in Infectious Diseases research--e.g. Health Belief model etc.
