Historique
Livre
Concepts of epidemiology: an integrated introduction to the ideas, theories, principles and methods of epidemiology
Auteur(s) :
BHOPAL, R. S.
Année
2002
Page(s) :
317 p.
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Éditeur(s) :
Oxford - New York : Oxford University Press
ISBN :
978-0-19-263155-8
Refs biblio. :
300
Domaine :
Hors addiction
Discipline :
EPI (Epidémiologie / Epidemiology)
Thésaurus mots-clés
EPIDEMIOLOGIE
;
COHORTE
;
FACTEUR DE RISQUE
;
MODELE STATISTIQUE
;
SANTE PUBLIQUE
;
DEFINITION
;
ETIOLOGIE
;
CONDUITE A RISQUE
;
DEMOGRAPHIE
;
ENQUETE
;
VALIDITE
;
THEORIE
;
CONCEPT
Résumé :
Epidemiology concerns the frequency, pattern, and causes of disease in populations. It is one of the most important modern sciences underpinning health and healthcare- including medicine, public health and profession allied to medicine. Concepts in Epidemiology explains and illustrates the key concepts(language, principles and methods) that underpin the science of epidemiology and its applications to policy making, health service planning and health promotion. Richly illustrated, there are exercises to help readers deepen their understanding, with detailed material captured in tables. Each chapter ends in a summary, and all technical and specialized terminology is explained and defined in a glossary. The book places heavy emphasis on integrating the ideas of epidemiology.
Affiliation :
UK
Cote :
L00753