Introduction to Population-Based Medical Epidemiology

Description

It is praised for its concise and compelling exposition of epidemiology and its medical use. "This primer is well-written, simple to read, and beautifully illustrated; medical students and others should study it. The book includes the good touch of underlining all important ideas for emphasis and including summaries at the beginning and conclusion of each chapter." Doody's Review Service. This book gives students a broad understanding of epidemiology's principles and ideas while illuminating how patient care and population-based science work in tandem. This newly revised edition includes "Patient Profiles" throughout each chapter, USMLE clinical vignettes within each chapter's "Study Question" section, and epidemiologic implications of bioterrorism. • Develop a firm understanding of fundamental epidemiologic concepts and their useful applications in clinical and public health settings. • Visualize ideas clearly with the help of several full-color figures, graphs, and charts. • 320 multiple-choice questions about epidemiology will help you check your knowledge of key concepts (120 inside the book plus 200 more online) • May access the full content online at Student Consult, including more than 200 additional multiple-choice epidemiological self-assessment questions that are not present in the book. In addition, the solutions to all the questions and detailed justifications for each correct or erroneous response are provided.