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An overview of epidemiological concepts and methods using clinical examples and a review of case-controlled studies. Covers case-control and cross-sectional studies, clinical studies of disease outcome, interpreting statistical associations, and epidemiology and patient care. Introduces multivariate analysis, and covers the relationship between epidemiology, medical care, and the health of the community. Includes review questions and answers. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. -This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


Book Info

Stanford Univ. School of Medicine, CA. Pocket-sized textbook explains epidemiologic concepts and illustrates them with clinically relevant case studies. Relates epidemiology to research and patient care and offers guidance on how to carry out a study. Each chapter includes review questions and problems. Previous edition: c1994. Softcover. DNLM: Epidemiology.


Book Description

A concise introduction to epidemiology. Covers all the basics: methods of study, how to conduct a study, and multivariate analysis. Features updated case studies, which make the critical link between epidemiology, clinical research, and patient care.

Preface
Preface to the First Edition
1 Introduction to Epidemiology 1
2 Basic Measurements in Epidemiology 9
3 Observations Used in Epidemiology 29
4 Basic Methods of Study 54
5 Descriptive Studies 64
6 Cross-sectional Studies 96
7 Case-Control Studies 110
8 Cohort Studies 136
9 Experimental Studies 157
10 Clinical Studies of Disease Outcome 179
11 Making Sense Out of Statistical Associations 194
12 Introduction to Multivariate Analysis 225
13 How to Carry Out a Study 248
14 Epidemiology and Patient Care 268
15 Epidemiology, Medical Care, and the Health of the Community 285
16 Quick Review 310
17 Answers to Problems 329
Index 351