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Principles of Epidemiology.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Bazan, Christy N, author.
Hallal, Pedro Curi, author.
Hoopsick, Rachel A, author.
Martenies, Sheena, author.
Schwingel, Andiara, author.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Public health--Textbooks.
Public health.
Medicine--Textbooks.
Medicine.
Physical Description:
1 online resource
Place of Publication:
Urbana, Illinois University of Illinois Library - Urbana [2026]
Language Note:
In English.
Summary:
Principles of Epidemiology: A Primer is an open-access, introductory textbook crafted for students and professionals in public health and allied health fields. The textbook is designed to provide an overview of the basic principles of epidemiology, providing a brief historical overview, summarizing tools, processes and principles of epidemiology and their contribution to public health.
Contents:
Introduction
Introduction and History of Epidemiology
Infectious Disease Transmission and Outbreak Investigation
Measures of Disease Occurrence and Surveillance
Screening and Diagnostic Tests
Descriptive and Analytical Epidemiological Study Designs
Causal Thinking in Epidemiology
Subdisciplines and Careers in Epidemiology
Glossary
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