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A lot of science reminds me of those people who insist on labeling anyone they come across. It's more than just an obsession with categorizing
In more specific terms, the book seems to accomplish all that it sets out to do. It sets out, in relatively clear terms, the various ways in which we can study disease along with the advantages and disadvantages of each. It's far from a compelling read, but it is interesting. As a topic, epidemiology is actually a lot harder to get away from than you might expect; how long can a news report go without talking about some new study linking coffee consumption and libido, or what have you? And that's what this book is all about -- not coffee or my raging libido, but the ways that science tries to make connections between our environment and our bodies. With a little epidemiologic knowledge under one's belt, the tenuousness of those connections becomes a little more apparent, but conversely, one's appreciation for the validity of medical research grows.
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This popular book is written by the award-winning teacher, Dr. Leon Gordis of the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University. He introduces the basic principles and concepts of epidemiology in clear, concise writing and his inimitable style. This book provides an understanding of the key concepts in the following 3 fully updated sections: Section I: The Epidemiologic Approach to Disease and Intervention; Section II: Using Epidemiology to Identify the Causes of Disease; Section III: Applying Epidemiology to Evaluation and Policy. Clear, practical graphs and charts, cartoons, and review questions with answers reinforce the text and aid in comprehension. Utilizes new full-color format to enhance readability and clarity. Provides new and updated figures, references and concept examples to keep you absolutely current - new information has been added on Registration of Clinical Trials, Case-Cohort Design, Case-Crossover Design, and Sources and Impact of Uncertainty ( disease topics include: Obesity, Asthma, Thyroid Cancer, Helicobacter Pylori and gastric/duodenal ulcer and gastric cancer, Mammography for women in their forties) - expanded topics include Person-time. Includes STUDENT CONSULT access, allowing you to: o Access the complete contents of the book online, anywhere you go.perform quick searches.and add your own notes and bookmarks. o Test yourself with the additional TEST BANK including 200 MCQs, plus complete rationales for all self-assessment Q and A in the print book. o Reference all other STUDENT CONSULT titles you own online, too-all in one place! Introduces both the underlying concepts as well as the practical uses of epidemiology in public health and in clinical practice. Systemizes learning and review with study questions in each section and an answer key and index. Illustrates textual information with clear and informative full-color illustrations, many created by the author and tested in the classroom.… (more)