Textbook of Epidemiology

TEXTBOOK OF EPIDEMIOLOGY The gold standard in epidemiological texts In the second edition of Textbook of Epidemiology, a distinguished team of researchers deliver an extensively updated and comprehensive exploration of epidemiological methods, illuminating the tools for studying the distribution and risk factors of health states and events in populations. An introduction to epidemiological methods with recent and broadly applicable examples End-of-chapter self-assessment questions for readers to check their understanding of key concepts, with answer keys and further enrichment materials available on a companion website A brand-new chapter covering methods for systematic review and meta-analysis Accessible material appropriate for clinical practitioners and researchers from around the world Perfect for professionals working in clinical medicine and public health, Textbook of Epidemiology will also earn a place in the libraries of allied health professionals seeking a one-stop resource or to reimmerse themselves in specific methodological topics and practices.

Preface xi About the companion website xiii 1 Epidemiology 1 2 Frequency 13 3 Association 31 4 Study Design 47 5 Precision and Validity 65 6 Etiology and Causality 101 7 Genetic Epidemiology 117 8 Outbreak Epidemiology 133 9 Diagnostic and Prognostic Research 159 10 Intervention 191 11 Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 207 Answers to knowledge assessment questions 221 Index 233