Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health (4th Edition) – eBook

Description

Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health 4^th Edition (PDF) serves as an essential resource, effectively merging both practical and theoretical elements to deliver a comprehensive exploration of foundational and contemporary epidemiologic concepts. This expansive text kicks off with five thorough chapters dedicated to fundamental epidemiologic principles and crucial data sources. A significant focus is placed on study design, with distinct chapters dedicated to each of the three primary analytic methodologies: cohort studies, experimental designs, and case-control studies.

Key Features:

• Incorporates new real-world examples alongside the latest public health statistics to enhance understanding
• Features an expanded glossary and highlights key terms throughout the textbook for better retention
• Comprehensive coverage of the Ebola outbreak, including a meticulous analysis of the sequence of events
• Updated examples that effectively illustrate core epidemiological principles, emphasizing the impact of social determinants on health, such as systemic racism
• Clear and concise descriptions of the most current epidemiologic methodologies, including mediation analysis, agent-based modeling, and the use of directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) for confounding assessment.

Reviews

“5/5 – Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health 4^th Edition was essential for my coursework. I appreciate that the PDF version features a search capability, allowing quick navigation to desired sections. It is easily accessible on all my devices—be it laptop, smartphone, or tablet.”

“This textbook is invaluable for anyone delving into epidemiology. Each chapter tackles diverse aspects of the discipline (such as Confounding, Random Error, Bias, Effect Modification, and Causation) in a reader-friendly manner. The chapters are concise, generally spanning no more than 20 pages, and present essential information clearly. Each chapter concludes with a brief summary (under 1 page), making it ideal for board review or test preparation. Moreover, the inclusion of test questions with answers at the end of the eBook enriches the learning experience. This resource elucidates foundational mathematical principles more effectively than most statistical texts I’ve encountered. While you might manage studying Epidemiology solely through lecture notes, this eTextbook guarantees a solid understanding without excessive time investment, paving the way for a top GPA.”

NOTE: This purchase only includes the Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health 4^e PDF format. No online access codes are included.