Introduction to Epidemiology

by Ray M. Merrill

Recognized by Book Authority as one of the best Public Health books of all time, Introduction to Epidemiology is a comprehensive, reader-friendly introduction to this exciting field. Designed for students with minimal training in the biomedical sciences and statistics, this full-color text emphasizes the application of the basic principles of epidemiology according to person, place, and time factors in order to solve current, often unexpected, and serious public health problems. Students will learn how to identify and describe public health problems, formulate research hypotheses, select appropriate research study designs, manage and analyze epidemiologic data, interpret and apply results in preventing and controlling disease and health-related events. With real-world examples in the form of case studies and news files in each chapter, Introduction to Epidemiology is an accessible and effective approach to learning epidemiology. The Eighth Edition features: - Same organization as the prior edition allowing for easier transition - New or expanded coverage of the models of causation, methods of age adjustment, age-period cohort models, incubation and latency periods, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves - Clearer connection between statistical inference and causal inference - New and updated practical examples and News Files help solidify concepts and show real-world application - Updated tables and figures throughout - Access to Navigate 2 online learning materials, including a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, learning analytics reporting tools, and more - A built-in adaptive learning feature enables students to take self-assessments before or after reading a chapter. Based on their performance they can map out their own custom study plan that directs them to the areas of the text to review.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, School, Medicine

348 pages, Paperback

First published January 27, 2006

Reviews

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite text, but then again I'm certain I won't be an epidemiologist in my future. Questions were a a bit simple for a grad level class and the Case studies were not as fleshed out as I would have liked my PBL. Explanation of formulae was clear and concise but despite my professor's insistence that WHY we use those formulas and WHEN was really a Biotstats question made much of the book interesting instead of useful.

[Bonnie Jean · Rating 3 out of 5]

This text gets the job done, but a couple of errors caused a couple of extra hours of work for me 🙄

[julia gauffreau · Rating 3 out of 5]

Introduction to Epidemiology is a good study tool for anyone interested in the field of epidemiology; I personally use it as a study tool for Disease Detectives.

[Suzi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty solid, except for a couple of chapters that write mathematical equations out in words rather than just showing examples with numbers. Chapter 2 is the BEST, honestly! Super fascinating. I'm a little disappointed that there were no women included in epidemiological historic moments, though.

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear explanations of complex topics and terms. I still use this text as a reference during my graduate studies.