Integrating the ideas, theories, principles, and methods of epidemiology
This textbook by Raj S. Bhopal provides a thorough introduction to epidemiology and how it functions within public health, policy, and health service planning. It covers key concepts, study designs, and methods to analyze patterns of disease, trends, and causes, with attention to bias and sources of error.
Description
Concepts of Epidemiology focuses on integrating epidemiological knowledge into healthcare and public health. Theories and principles are explained with practical examples and interactive learning tools such as learning objectives, theoretical and numerical exercises, questions and answers, and summaries. The book emphasizes the distinction between association and causality, relative and absolute risks, and discusses the ethics and future of epidemiological research.
The clear, accessible text, with a specialized glossary, makes it suitable for students, researchers, and professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of epidemiology and health service planning.
Product specifications
- Author: Raj S. Bhopal (Emeritus Professor of Public Health, University of Edinburgh)
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 2016-09-15
- Number of pages: 480
- ISBN: 9780198739685
- Theme: Epidemiology and Medical statistics
- BISAC: MEDICAL / Epidemiology