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【簡介】 Epidemiology for Public Health Practice is a best-selling text offering comprehensive coverage of all the major topics in introductory epidemiology and alignment to the core competencies in epidemiology for graduate and undergraduate courses. With extensive content on the heart of epidemiology - from study designs, to descriptive epidemiology, and quantitative measures - this reader-friendly text is accessible and interesting to students in introductory health disciplines. A unique focus is given to real-world applications of epidemiology and the development of skills that students can apply in subsequent course work and in the field. New chapter on epidemiology and policy Increased emphasis on health disparities, genetic epidemiology, and current epidemics (e.g., the opioid epidemic, cannabis misuse, and gun violence) Coverage of data acquisition (big data), wearable technology for collecting health data, climate change, and more. Unique chapters on psychosocial epidemiology, environmental and occupation health, molecular and genetic epidemiology, and career options Refreshed examples, updated tables and figures throughout the text Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 eBook Access enabling you to read your digital textbook online or offline, on computers, tablets, and mobile devices. Graduate and undergraduate epidemiology courses in public health, nursing and medical schools. Designed for classroom, online, and/or intensive seminars and special study courses. (c) 2021 750 pages

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