{"product_id":"epidemiology-for-the-uninitiated-isbn-9780727916044","title":"Epidemiology for the Uninitiated","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis perennial bestseller is an ideal introductions to epidemiology in health care. The \u003ci\u003efifith editon\u003c\/i\u003e retains the book's simplicity and brevity, at the same time providing the reader with the core elements of epidemiology needed in health care practice and research. The text has been revised throughout, with new examples introduced to bring the book right up to date.\u003c\/p\u003e  1 What is Epidemiology?. \u003cp\u003e2 Quantifiying Disease in Populations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Comparing Disease Rates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Measurement Error and Bias.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Planning and Conducting a Survey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Ecological Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Longitudinal Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Case-control and Cross Sectional Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Experimental Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Screening.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Outbreaks of Disease.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Reading Epidemiolgical Reports.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Coggon\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eEpidemiology for the Uninitiated\u003c\/i\u003e, 5th Edition, published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid James\u003c\/b\u003e Purslove Barker CBE was an English physician and epidemiologist and originator of the Barker Hypothesis that foetal and early infant conditions have a permanent conditioning effect on the body's metabolism and chronic conditions later in life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis highly successful guide, now in its firth edition with sales in excess of 26,000, is essential reading for all those requiring a basic understanding of epidemiology-the study of how often and why diseases occur in different groups of people.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssuming no prior knowledge of the subject, it guides the novice through both the theory and practical pitfalls with the aid of familiar examples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubjects covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is Epidemiology?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuantifying Disease in Populations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComparing Disease Rates\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeasurement Error and Bias\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlanning and Conducting a Survey\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEcological Studies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLongitudinal Studies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase-control and Cross Sectional Studies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperimental Studies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScreening\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutbreaks of Disease\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReading Epidemiolgical Reports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis concise and readable book, now revised and updated, is an invaluable tool for all health care professionals and medical students whether they are getting to grips with epidemiology for the first time or as a practical revision aid for those needing to refresh or update their knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BMJ Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989149696229,"sku":"NP9780727916044","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780727916044.jpg?v=1761782998","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/epidemiology-for-the-uninitiated-isbn-9780727916044","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}