
- 433 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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Gordis Epidemiology
About this book
From the Department of Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University and continuing in the tradition of award-winning educator and epidemiologist Dr. Leon Gordis, comes the fully revised 6th Edition of Gordis Epidemiology. This bestselling text provides a solid introduction to basic epidemiologic principles as well as practical applications in public health and clinical practice, highlighted by real-world examples throughout. New coverage includes expanded information on genetic epidemiology, epidemiology and public policy, and ethical and professional issues in epidemiology, providing a strong basis for understanding the role and importance of epidemiology in today's data-driven society.- Covers the basic principles and concepts of epidemiology in a clear, uniquely memorable way, using a wealth of full-color figures, graphs, charts, and cartoons to help you understand and retain key information.- Reflects how epidemiology is practiced today, with a new chapter organization progressing from observation and developing hypotheses to data collection and analyses.- Features new end-of-chapter questions for quick self-assessment, and a glossary of genetic terminology.- Provides more than 200 additional multiple-choice epidemiology self-assessment questions online.- Evolve Instructor Resources, including a downloadable image and test bank, are available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at: https://evolve.elsevier.com
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Notes to Instructors
- Copyright
- In Memoriam
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Section I: The Epidemiologic Approach to Disease and Intervention
- Section II: Using Epidemiology to Identify the Cause of Disease
- Section III: Applying Epidemiology to Evaluation and Policy
- Answers to Review Questions
- Index