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Epidemiology: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
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Epidemiology: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
Series: Very Short Introductions
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What is epidemiology? What are the causes of a new disease? How can
pandemics be prevented? Epidemiology is the study of the changing
patterns of disease and its main aim is to improve the health of
populations. It's a vital field, central to the health of society,
to the identification of causes of disease, and to their management
and prevention. Epidemiology has had an impact on many areas of
medicine; from discovering the relationship between tobacco smoking
and lung cancer, to the origin and spread of new epidemics.
However, it is often poorly understood, largely due to
misrepresentations in the media. In this Very Short Introduction
Rodolfo Saracci dispels some of the myths surrounding the study of
epidemiology. He provides a general explanation of the principles
behind clinical trials, and explains the nature of basic statistics
concerning disease. He also looks at the ethical and political
issues related to obtaining and using information concerning
patients, and trials involving placebos. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very
Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains
hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized
books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.
Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas,
and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly
readable.
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