Gordis Epidemiology E-Book

by David D. Celentano, Moyses Szklo

Continuing in the tradition of award-winning educator and epidemiologist Dr. Leon Gordis, Gordis Epidemiology, 7th Edition, provides a solid introduction to basic epidemiologic principles as well as practical applications in public health and clinical practice, highlighted by real-world examples throughout. Written by Drs. David D Celentano, Moyses Szklo, and Youssef Farag of Johns Hopkins University, this bestselling text is known for its reader-friendly, accessible writing style and practical approach to a complex and challenging subject, making it a favorite text of students as well as an ideal resource for health care providers, health policy makers, and epidemiologists at all levels of training and practice.Covers the basic principles and concepts of epidemiology in a clear, uniquely memorable way, using a wealth of full-color figures, graphs, charts, and cartoons to help you understand and retain key information.Includes new examples and cases reflecting modern epidemiology, including lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and other current topics of interest.Reflects how epidemiology is practiced today, with chapters progressing from observation and developing hypotheses to data collection and analyses.Features end-of-chapter questions for quick self-assessment, and a glossary of genetic terminology.Provides more than 200 additional multiple-choice self-assessment questions online.Provides a strong basis for understanding the role and importance of epidemiology in today’s data-driven society. Evolve Instructor site with an image/table collection, test bank, and more is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at

411 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 7, 2023

Reviews

[Celina Del Vecchio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Guys I’ve been slacking on the textbook reviews, but I’ve been so busy it’s not even real. But this little tradition is becoming one of my fav parts of the end of the semester 🤭 anyway, I digress…

This textbook was so meta, it made me laugh so many times. Epidemiology is such a dry subject and the people who teach/do this know this, and as a result they’re some of the funniest people I’ve ever met. All this to say, there were so many silly jokes and moments where it felt like the author was actually having a conversation with me, which I appreciated. Without the occasional silliness, I don’t think I would’ve gotten through this textbook because it’s quite a boring subject (sorry Todd, you’re amazing 🥲)

The book itself was formatted well! The spacing and size of font was good and easy to read. Chapters were also short enough to keep my attention. The explanations of formulas and calculations were also really good and straightforward, as well, they took me through the formulas stepwise which helped me to follow along! Only thing I didn’t like about the calculations is that they didn’t show up for me for some reason?? Idk on the online version maybe it’s wonky or something, but that pmo sometimes ngl.

Other than that though this was a very thorough and well done textbook. Only reason I gave it just a 4 is bc it was so very boring to me 💔💔 I will say I learned a lot about research design and synthesis, which I have certainly used! But this content just wasn’t for me at the end of the day :/

4/5

[June]

It was good enough to make me pass the class with an A