Download or read book Lecture Notes Epidemiology and Public Health Medicine written by Richard D. T. Farmer and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2004-11-12 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lecture Notes: Epidemiology and Public Health Medicine new edition, is a core text that covers the basics of epidemiology - preventive medicine - public health - the organisation of medical care. The book is divided into three parts: Part 1 Written to provide background and detailed information on epidemiology and public health medicine. Casue and risk factors are discussed along with examples of theory and practice. The different types of epidemiological study design, sources of information and demographical data and studies are included. Part 2 Evidence-based medicine is covered along with general principles on epidemiology. Promoting and educating on the control and immunisation procedures are dicsussed, with empahsis on environmental health and preventative methods and screening are topics highlighted. Part 3 Historical cases and principles are reviewed. The effects on epidemiology and public health is dicussed in relation to the National Health Service, and targets and evaluation procedures are covered. Lecture Notes: Epidemiology and Public Health Medicine is aimed at setting the basic medical science into a global and clinical setting. The book will appeal to all medical students and practising doctors who want to make clinical decisions based on sound evidence. Public health Nurses may also find this book as a useful resource too. Review quotations from the previous edition: "makes the best job possible of explaining the seemingly impenetrable jungle of epidemiology" Scope Magazine
Download or read book Lecture Notes on Epidemiology written by Professor Dr Abdul Rashid Khan and published by Penang Medical College. This book was released on 2014-08-29 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written with the intention of sharing the basic knowledge of epidemiology with undergraduate students, academicians, medical health practitioners and allied health professionals. It is written in a lecture note format for easy understanding and as a guide to improve the understanding of epidemiology.
Download or read book Lecture Notes on Epidemiology and Public Health Medicine written by R. D. T. Farmer and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1991-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Lecture Notes Epidemiology Evidence based Medicine and Public Health written by Yoav Ben-Shlomo and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-01-30 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Translating the evidence from the bedside topopulations This sixth edition of the best-selling Epidemiology,Evidence-based Medicine and Public Health Lecture Notes equipsstudents and health professionals with the basic tools required tolearn, practice and teach epidemiology and health prevention in acontemporary setting. The first section, ‘Epidemiology’, introduces thefundamental principles and scientific basis behind work to improvethe health of populations, including a new chapter on geneticepidemiology. Applying the current and best scientific evidence totreatment at both individual and population level is intrinsicallylinked to epidemiology and public health, and has been introducedin a brand new second section: ‘Evidence-basedMedicine’ (EBM), with advice on how to incorporate EBMprinciples into your own practice. The third section, 'PublicHealth', introduces students to public health practice, includingstrategies and tools used to prevent disease, prolong life, reduceinequalities, and includes global health. Thoroughly updated throughout, including new studies and casesfrom around the globe, key learning features include: Learning objectives and key points in every chapter Extended coverage of critical appraisal and datainterpretation A brand new self-assessment section of SAQs and’True/False’ questions for each topic A glossary to quickly identify the meaning of key terms, all ofwhich are highlighted for study and exam preparation Further reading suggestions on each topic Whether approaching these topics for the first time, starting aspecial study module or placement, or looking for a quick-referencesummary, this book offers medical students, junior doctors, andpublic health students an invaluable collection of theoretical andpractical information.
Download or read book Epidemiology Evidence based Medicine and Public Health written by Yoav Ben-Shlomo and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Translating the evidence from the bedside to populations This sixth edition of the best-selling Epidemiology, Evidence-based Medicine and Public Health Lecture Notes equips students and health professionals with the basic tools required to learn, practice and teach epidemiology and health prevention in a contemporary setting. The first section, ‘Epidemiology’, introduces the fundamental principles and scientific basis behind work to improve the health of populations, including a new chapter on genetic epidemiology. Applying the current and best scientific evidence to treatment at both individual and population level is intrinsically linked to epidemiology and public health, and has been introduced in a brand new second section: ‘Evidence-based Medicine’ (EBM), with advice on how to incorporate EBM principles into your own practice. The third section, 'Public Health', introduces students to public health practice, including strategies and tools used to prevent disease, prolong life, reduce inequalities, and includes global health. Thoroughly updated throughout, including new studies and cases from around the globe, key learning features include: Learning objectives and key points in every chapter Extended coverage of critical appraisal and data interpretation A brand new self-assessment section of SAQs and ’True/False’ questions for each topic A glossary to quickly identify the meaning of key terms, all of which are highlighted for study and exam preparation Further reading suggestions on each topic Whether approaching these topics for the first time, starting a special study module or placement, or looking for a quick-reference summary, this book offers medical students, junior doctors, and public health students an invaluable collection of theoretical and practical information.
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Download or read book Lecture Notes on Epidemiology and Public Health Medicine written by Richard D. T. Farmer and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1996-07-17 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a basic introduction to epidemiology and public-health medicine, Lecture Notes on Epidemiology and Public Health Medicine covers the theory and practice of epidemiology, including study design, sources of information, medical demography, preventive medicine, public health, and the organization of medical care. The aim of this book is to place basic medical science into a global and clinical context. This edition has been fully revised with particular attention paid to the recent resurgence of some infectious diseases, the continuing developments in AIDS research, and the ongoing restructuring of health-care provision. This book will appeal to all medical students and practising doctors who want to make clinical decisions based on sound evidence.
Download or read book Lecture Notes on Epidemiology and Community Medicine written by R. D. T. Farmer and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1983 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Introduction to Public Health written by Mary-Jane Schneider and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2011 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New to the Third Edition: New or expanded sections covering: Pandemic Flu Response to Hurricane Katrina FDA Regulation of Tobacco Promoting Physical Activity Poisoning (now the #2 cause of injury death) Nonfatal Traumatic Brain Injuries National Children's Study Coal Ash and other unregulated waste from power plants Medical errors Information Technology New information/discussion on: H1N1 swine flu Conflicts of interest in drug trials Problems in planning for the 2010 census Genomic medicine Cell phones/texting while driving National birth defects prevention study The new HPV vaccine controversy Lead paint in toys imported from china Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates The recent Salmonella outbreak in Peanut Butter Contaminated drug imports from China Managed care efforts to control medical costs Evaluation of Healthy People 2010 and planning for Healthy People 2020 New examples including: Andrew Speaker/Extremely Drug Resistant (XDR) Tuberculosis Football players and increased risk for dementia later in life.
Download or read book Lecture Notes on Public Health Medicine in Ireland written by Cecily Kelleher and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Concepts of Epidemiology written by Raj S. Bhopal and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First edition published in 2002. Second edition published in 2008.
Download or read book Introduction to Epidemiologic Research Methods in Public Health Practice written by Susan Bailey and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tailored for multiple purposes including learning about and being equipped to evaluate research studies, conducting thesis/dissertation/capstone projects, and publishing scientific results, Epidemiologic Research Methods in Public Health Practice covers the full breadth of epidemiologic study designs and topics (case, case-control, and cohort studies).
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 The Future of the Public s Health in the 21st Century written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2003-02-01 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The anthrax incidents following the 9/11 terrorist attacks put the spotlight on the nation's public health agencies, placing it under an unprecedented scrutiny that added new dimensions to the complex issues considered in this report. The Future of the Public's Health in the 21st Century reaffirms the vision of Healthy People 2010, and outlines a systems approach to assuring the nation's health in practice, research, and policy. This approach focuses on joining the unique resources and perspectives of diverse sectors and entities and challenges these groups to work in a concerted, strategic way to promote and protect the public's health. Focusing on diverse partnerships as the framework for public health, the book discusses: The need for a shift from an individual to a population-based approach in practice, research, policy, and community engagement. The status of the governmental public health infrastructure and what needs to be improved, including its interface with the health care delivery system. The roles nongovernment actors, such as academia, business, local communities and the media can play in creating a healthy nation. Providing an accessible analysis, this book will be important to public health policy-makers and practitioners, business and community leaders, health advocates, educators and journalists.
Download or read book Lecture Notes on Epidemiology written by Abdul Rashid Khan and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
