BookMoyses Szklo, F. Javier Nieto.
Summary: Written for those who are familiar with the basic strategies of analytic epidemiology, This fourth edition takes readers through a rigorous discussion of key epidemiologic concepts and methods such as study design, measures of association, research assessment, and more. With real-life examples throughout, the book avoids complex statistical formulations and is an invaluable resource for intermediate students and practicing epidemiologists who wish to expand their knowledge of epidemiology and its role in the medical and public health sciences.
Contents:
Basic study designs in analytical epidemiology
Measuring disease occurrence
Measuring associations between exposures and outcomes
Understanding lack of validity : bias
Identifying noncausal associations : confounding
Defining and assessing heterogeneity of effects : interaction
Stratification and adjustment : multivariate analysis in epidemiology
Quality assurance and control
Communicating results of epidemiologic studies
Epidemiologic issues in the interface with public health policy.
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