Epidemiologic methods : studying the occurrence of illness

This second edition of <em>Epidemiologic Methods</em> offers a rigorous introduction to the concepts and tools of epidemiologic research. Aimed chiefly at future epidemiologists, the book offers clear descriptions, practical examples, and question/answer sections for each of the science's key concepts. Authored by two award-winning epidemiology instructors, this book is ideally suited for use as a text in a graduate-level course sequence in epidemiologic methods.<br><br>The book's chapters are organized around three main themes: general concepts and tools of epidemiology; major study designs; and special topics, including screening, outbreak investigations, and use of epidemiology to evaluate policies and programs. <br><br>With additional exercises at the end of each chapter and expanded attention to topics such as confounding, this new edition of <em>Epidemiologic Methods</em> is an indispensable resource for the next generation of epidemiologic study.<br>