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Essential Epidemiology: An Introduction for Students and Health Professionals Paperback – 29 November 2019

by Penelope Webb (Author), Chris Bain (Author), Andrew Page (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 37 ratings
Edition: 4th
Now in its fourth edition, Essential Epidemiology is an engaging and accessible introduction to the foundations of epidemiology. It addresses the study of infectious and chronic diseases, public health and clinical epidemiology, and the role of epidemiology in a range of health monitoring and research activities. Contemporary, historical and hypothetical examples enable students to engage with content, while mathematics is kept understandable with complex mathematics housed in optional material so the book remains accessible. With over ninety questions and answers to work through, this book is an essential resource for students, practitioners and anyone else who needs to interpret health data in their studies or work. Epidemiology's most important goal is to bring rigour to the collection, analysis and interpretation of health data to improve health on a global scale; Essential Epidemiology provides readers the tools to achieve that goal.
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  1. ISBN-10
    1108766803
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1108766807
  3. Edition
    4th
  4. Publisher
    Cambridge University Press
  5. Publication date
    29 November 2019
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    19.05 x 2.54 x 25.4 cm
  8. Print length
    504 pages
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An engaging and accessible introduction to the foundations of epidemiology.

About the Author

Penelope Webb is a Principal Research Fellow and Group Leader at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, and Honorary Professor in the School of Public Health, University of Queensland. She taught basic and intermediate epidemiology to public health students across Australia for five years and has worked as a visiting scientist at the International Agency for Research on Cancer, France, and Harvard University, Massachusetts. She has published more than 290 original research papers in the field of epidemiology.

Chris Bain is formerly a Reader in Epidemiology at the University of Queensland and has taught epidemiology to public health and medical students for over three decades Bain has co-authored a book on systematic reviews, as well as many research papers. He has had wide exposure to international epidemiological practice and teaching in the UK and US.

Andrew Page is Professor of Epidemiology in the School of Medicine at Western Sydney University, Australia. He has been teaching basic and intermediate epidemiology and population health courses to health sciences students for thirteen years, and has published over 180 research articles and reports across a diverse range of population health topics. He has been a Research Associate at the University of Bristol and has also worked at the University of Queensland and University of Sydney in Australia.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; 4th edition (29 November 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 504 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1108766803
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1108766807
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.05 x 2.54 x 25.4 cm
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  • AM
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    This is a textbook I'll be using for a Uni subject. Not sure how good the content is yet.
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    Reviewed in Australia on 28 September 2020
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    I didn’t enjoy reading this book. Information not straightforward and scattered all over the place.
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  • Jacqui
    5.0 out of 5 stars So clearly written and indexed.
    Reviewed in Australia on 16 November 2021
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    Well written, well-indexed. I barely had to take notes, as it is equally easy to look up the index, glossary, formulas and all other aspects. The book includes a digital version (access via phone or computer) which has a highlighting function, as well as options for note-taking and read aloud. Great for the daily commute, gardening, or reading along in the paper copy. I like the case examples which are in boxes. Including (of course), John Snow and his epidemiological detective work to find the source of cholera and stop the spread.
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  • Sankeit Ranadive
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for beginners
    Reviewed in Australia on 25 March 2021
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    This book is a comprehensive resource for students (like me) starting out with Epidemiology.
    The accompanying ebook is great too.
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    It’s an excellent and reader interactive book!! Love it 🥰
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    and that it got here in time. Classic textbook of epidemiology! useful and clear.
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