Introduction to Epidemiology: Distribution and Determinants of Disease (Public Health Basics)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1111540306 ISBN 13: 9781111540302

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2012

Gradually immerse yourself in the science of public health while learning about cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and infectious diseases, and more. The first half of the book focuses on basic concepts in epidemiology, such as its history and integration into public health, disease occurrence, data sources, accuracy, and study design. Delving into high impact diseases and conditions, the second half guides you through the distribution and determinants of disease, including those of developing countries, while you gain a global perspective. BASICS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY: THE DISTRIBUTION AND DETERMINANTS OF DISEASE IN HUMANS, 1st Edition was written for readers with no prior knowledge of epidemiology, and includes useful online references, basic math resources, real-world problems, and an optional supplement package* for better, faster comprehension! CourseMate includes an interactive eBook, interactive learning tools, including Quizzes, Flashcards, Videos, and more.

About the Author:

Caroline A. Macera, Ph.D. is a Professor of Epidemiology at the Graduate School of Public Health at San Diego State University. Dr. Macera has more than thirty years experience teaching epidemiology, and has published extensively in the field of epidemiology and public health.

Review:

"...the prose is clear and readily accessible to the uniformed reader. My undergraduate and graduate students new to the field could make it work for themselves. The authors deserve kudos. The content is sophisticated but not condescending in presentation."Susan Radius, Professor, Graduate Program Director/Department of Health Science,Towson University, Towson, Maryland

"Content is written in a manner readily accessible to the undergraduate student. While some 'science' enters into the landscape, it is kept to a level that is comprehensible and contributing to the authors' approach. Solid, if not thrilling reading."Susan Radius, Professor, Graduate Program Director/Department of Health Science,Towson University, Towson, Maryland