Introduction to Epidemiology

by Ray M. Merrill

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 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. Carefully revised throughout, the Ninth Edition New chapters on Epidemiology Study Plan (5) and on Social Epidemiology (13) Greater emphasis on health equity and the social determinants of health throughout New appendices on Careers in Epidemiology(II) and Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Regression Models (IV) Significant restructuring of chapters (see transition guide - coming soon) Navigate Advantage Access (included with the text) a digital-only Access Code that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice quizzes and assessments, PowerPoint slides, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytic reporting tools.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, School, Medicine

350 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.