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Become a "disease detective" with epidemiology. Are you studying epidemiology in college or are you a concerned citizen who wants to understand the causes and effects of disease in your community? In Epidemiology For Dummies, you'll get easy-to-follow help learning about the crucial a...

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Main Authors: Mitra, Amal K. (Author)
Published: John Wiley & Sons,
Publisher Address: Hoboken, NJ :
Publication Dates: [2023]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: --For dummies
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Summary: Become a "disease detective" with epidemiology. Are you studying epidemiology in college or are you a concerned citizen who wants to understand the causes and effects of disease in your community? In Epidemiology For Dummies, you'll get easy-to-follow help learning about the crucial aspects of public health. From epidemiology's basic concepts to the most up-to-date descriptions of contemporary epidemiologic methods, this handy guide gets you up to speed with real-world examples and the latest public statistics. You'll also find out about disease prevention and how to properly read a scientific study in your favorite medical journal.
Item Description: Includes index.
Carrier Form: xvii, 377 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
ISBN: 9781394170708
139417070X
Index Number: RA651
CLC: R18
Call Number: R18/M684
Contents: Getting started with epidemiology -- Understanding disease causation -- Prevention is better than a cure -- Examining a study finding -- The part of tens.