Medical Epidemiology - Softcover

This book presents a general overview of epidemiology, defining its role in medicine for medical and community health students. It should also be useful for students of nursing, dentistry and public health. Focusing on core principles and concepts, this book provides a study guide and reference, as well as a textbook. Topics covered include interpretation and calculation of basic epidemiological measures, recognizing the strengths and limitations of epidemiological study designs, the concepts of variability and bias and how to critically review epidemiological studies. This volume features: descriptive and comparative roles of epidemiology; patient profiles which help readers relate epidemiological topics to medical practice; clinical examples which show diverse settings in which epidemiologic methods can be employed; chapter end summaries of essential information; and exam-style multiple-choice questions for self assessment.