Last edition Elsevier 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.
Last Edition
ISBN 13:h9780323552295
Imprint:hElsevier
Language:hEnglish
Authors:hDavid D Celentano
Pub Date:h02/2019
Pages:h433
Illus:h426/320 in full color
Weight:h860.000 grams
Size:h191 X 235 mm
Product Type:hSoftcover
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- • 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.
- • "This sixth edition of a renowned introduction to the basic principles and concepts of epidemiology has been updated, revised, and expanded.
- • This book is ideal for students requiring grounding in the principles and practice of epidemiology, but is equally a fantastic reference for professionals involved in the teaching of epidemiology in various settings and for those needing to confirm their understanding of essential information." -Michael A O'Rorke, PhD (University of Iowa College of Public Health) Doody's Score: 93-4 Stars!
- David D Celentano, ScD, MHS , Charles Armstrong Chair and Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
- Moyses Szklo, MD, Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
- Section I
- THE EPIDEMIOLOGIC APPROACH TO DISEASE AND INTERVENTION, 1
- 1 Introduction, 2
- 2 The Dynamics of Disease Transmission, 20
- The Occurrence of Disease: I. Disease Surveillance and Measures of Morbidity, 41
- 4 The Occurrence of Disease: II. Mortality and Other Measures of Disease Impact, 65
- 5 Assessing the Validity and Reliability of Diagnostic and Screening Tests, 94
- 6 The Natural History of Disease: Ways of Expressing Prognosis, 123
- Section II
- USING EPIDEMIOLOGY TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF DISEASE, 147
- 7 Observational Studies, 149
- 8 Cohort Studies, 178
- 9 Comparing Cohort and Case-Control Studies, 193
- 10 Assessing Preventive and Therapeutic Measures: Randomized Trials, 197
- 11 Randomized Trials: Some Further Issues, 216
- 12 Estimating Risk: Is There an Association? 240
- 13 More on Risk: Estimating the Potential for Prevention, 259
- 14 From Association to Causation: Deriving Inferences From Epidemiologic Studies, 269
- 15 More on Causal Inference: Bias, Confounding, and Interaction, 289
- 16 Identifying the Roles of Genetic and Environmental Factors In Disease Causation, 307
- Section III
- APPLYING EPIDEMIOLOGY TO EVALUATION AND
- POLICY, 332
- 17 Using Epidemiology to Evaluate Health Services, 333
- 18 Epidemiologic Approach to Evaluating Screening Programs, 353
- 19 Epidemiology and Public Policy, 377
- 20 Ethical and Professional Issues in Epidemiology, 395
- Answers to Review Questions, 409
- Index, 411
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