Epidemiology For Dummies

by Amal K. Mitra

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.

Genres: Nonfiction

377 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 6, 2023

Reviews

[Micaela · Rating 2 out of 5]

Used this book to try and get a quick review of epidemiology before I head into a grad program. While it touches on concepts and statistical formulas, it fails to explain them clearly and thoroughly. As someone with an epi background, this wasn’t too much of a problem. But for anyone just getting into it, this isn’t the best resource. The only thing it has going for it is its many real life epi examples and stories- interesting but not helpful for my situation. If you are looking for an epi review, find a different book.

[David Hansen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Learned more about epidemiology, but this wasn't an easy read.

[Fady Abdelmeged · Rating 4 out of 5]

I swear this title is misleading because you cannot be a dummy to comprehend what an epidemiologist does. If I was smart enough, I’d probably be one but oh well.