Epidemiology
Epidemiology by Leon Gordis, published by W.B. Saunders in 1996, is a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles and methods of epidemiology tailored for medical and healthcare students. Spanning 277 pages, this edition emphasizes practical applications in public health and clinical practice, covering essential topics such as disease prevention, cancer causes, and the evaluation of new drugs.
Readers will find a structured exploration of epidemiology organized into three sections: the epidemiologic approach to disease and intervention, identifying disease causes, and applying epidemiology to evaluation and policy. The text addresses critical aspects of public health, including disease screening, early detection, and strategies for targeting high-risk populations. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those looking to understand the intersection of epidemiology and public health practices.
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This text introduces medical and healthcare students to the basic principles and methods of epidemiology, with an emphasis on practical applications in both public health and clinical practice. Topics include the causes of cancer; effective methods of prevention of disease; targeting of high-risk populations; evaluation of new drugs and other therapeutic and preventive modalities; disease screening and early detection; and alternative methods of delivering health care. The text in organized into three sections: The Epidemiologic Approach to Disease and Intervention, Using Epidemiology to Identify the Causes of Disease, and Applying Epidemiology to Evaluation and Policy.
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