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Author: Rodolfo Saracci
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Download electronic versions of selected books Free Epidemiology: A Very Short Introduction for everyone book 4shared, mediafire, hotfile, and mirror link 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.Books with free ebook downloads available Free Epidemiology: A Very Short Introduction
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- Print Length: 144 pages
- Publisher: OUP Oxford; 1st edition (February 25, 2010)
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- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 019954333X
- ISBN-13: 978-0199543335
- ASIN: B005DKR4D8
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Epidemiology is the study of factors affecting the health and illness of populations. However, the purpose of the epidemiology is not just the passive study of those illnesses from a purely intellectual viewpoint, but rather coming up with strategies and means of preventing and controlling the disease outbreaks. Furthermore, it is not necessary for those diseases to be microbial in nature. Cancer, heart disease, and even things like obesity fall under the purview of epidemiology.
This very short introduction deals with all major aspects of epidemiology. Its modern approach is up to date and the book does not fail to mention some of the recent headline-grabbing viral epidemics, like SARS and H1N1 ("swine flu"). The book pays detailed attention to the methodology of good epidemiological research, and tries to explain it in an accessible and readable way. There are numerous interesting and detailed graphs and charts throughout the book, but the book does not assume a high level of technical knowledge. It can be used as an introductory text to the vast epidemiological literature, or as a concise refresher of some key concepts. It can also serve as a useful reference book.
By Dr. Bojan Tunguz
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This little book is just what the title promises: a very short introduction. It lays out the essentials of epidemiology in a few brief, readable chapters. But unlike many books that try to present complex, academic ideas to a general readership, it is never sloppy or misleading. Although it doesn't treat any topic in depth or cover every aspect of the field, the great virtue of this book is that nothing it does cover needs to be corrected or explained away. As a result it provides both an informative summary for readers who need only an introduction to epidemiology and a solid foundation for those whose studies take them further. A colleague and I were so impressed with this book that we are using it in an introductory course on epidemiology for graduate students in public health.
By Dana P. Loomis
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