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Epidemiology faces its limits: the search for subtle links between
diet, lifestyle, or environmental factors and disease is an
unending source of fear - but often yields little certainty.
Studies on weak associations - or small effects - often produce
contradictory results which confuse the public. In this book,
numerous contributions and illustrated examples show the effects of
this problem, and sets out how future research should be approached
in order to minimize the problems, thus producing clear results of
significance.
Written for those who are familiar with the basic strategies of
analytic epidemiology, Epidemiology: Beyond the Basics takes
readers through a more 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. The Fourth
Edition offers updated examples and new exercises in each chapter
as well as many new discussions of topics such as: prevalence
ratios vs. odds ratios; inverse probability weighting as a
technique for correcting for selection bias; regression to the mean
as a source of confounding (Glymour bias); mediation analysis;
correction for competing causes in multivariate analysis; the
extension of the Cox model for the analysis of nested case-control
studies; multilevel analysis; translational epidemiology and much
more. This edition also offers an updated package of instructor
materials including instructor's manual, PowerPoint lecture slides,
and a test bank.
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.
Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook
allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from
the book on a variety of devices.
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