Epidemiologic Methods
The Essentials

A concise resource presenting the core topics of epidemiologic methods

Stephen C. Newman (Author)

9780443187803, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 17 November 2022

256 pages
23.5 x 19 x 1.7 cm, 0.54 kg

Epidemiologic Methods: The Essentials is a concise, but thorough volume that provides a solid grounding in core methodologic issues. The book takes a streamlined approach on cohort studies, case-control studies, prevalence studies, randomized trials, demographic studies of morbidity and mortality, ecologic studies, screening, effect modification, bias and confounding. Organized according to study design, with each chapter building on those preceding it, the book provides detailed examples throughout, using data tables and graphs to reinforce methodologic points.

1. Classic Studies in Epidemiology 2. Preliminaries 3. Prevalence Studies 4. Cohort Studies 5. Populations 6. Effect Modification in Cohort Studies 7. Standardization in Cohort Studies 8. Confounding in Cohort Studies – Part I 9. Confounding in Cohort Studies – Part II 10. Bias in Cohort Studies 11. Randomized Trials 12. Case-Control Studies – Part I 13. Case-Control Studies – Part II 14. Ecologic Studies 15. Screening in Popultaions

Subject Areas: Life sciences: general issues [PSA]