Epidemiology / by Amal K. Mitra, MD, DrPH.

By: Mitra, Amal K [author.]
Language: English Series: --For dummiesPublisher: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, [2023]Copyright date: 2023Description: xvii, 377 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781394170708; 139417070XOther title: Epidemiology : for dummiesSubject(s): Epidemiology | Diseases | Medicine, Preventive | Public health -- Diseases | Epidemiology | Disease | Preventive MedicineDDC classification: 614.4 LOC classification: RA651 | .M58 2023
Contents:
Getting started with epidemiology -- Understanding disease causation -- Prevention is better than a cure -- Examining a study finding -- The part of tens.
Summary: Become a disease detective with this easy-to-understand resource Epidemiology For Dummies is packed with key concepts, practical applications, and real-life examples in the study of disease transmission and control. It's a must-have for students in all public-health-related fields, and for curious learners, too. This Dummies guide will help you conquer even the trickiest epidemiological concepts. In this introduction to the fascinating, complex science, you’ll learn—in terms anyone can understand—all the basic principles of epidemiology, plus how those concepts translate to public health outcomes and policy decisions. Learn the basic principles and concepts of epidemiology Discover real-world examples and public health threats Understand the complex social factors that influence health Embark on a public health career or just pass your epidemiology course
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Getting started with epidemiology -- Understanding disease causation -- Prevention is better than a cure -- Examining a study finding -- The part of tens.

Become a disease detective with this easy-to-understand resource

Epidemiology For Dummies is packed with key concepts, practical applications, and real-life examples in the study of disease transmission and control. It's a must-have for students in all public-health-related fields, and for curious learners, too. This Dummies guide will help you conquer even the trickiest epidemiological concepts. In this introduction to the fascinating, complex science, you’ll learn—in terms anyone can understand—all the basic principles of epidemiology, plus how those concepts translate to public health outcomes and policy decisions.

Learn the basic principles and concepts of epidemiology
Discover real-world examples and public health threats
Understand the complex social factors that influence health
Embark on a public health career or just pass your epidemiology course

About the Author
Amal K. Mitra, MD, DrPH, is an internationally recognized scientist and public health leader with more than 25 years of experience in higher education and health research. He is a Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Jackson State University in Mississippi.

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