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• Title:Epidemiology : concepts and methods / William A. Oleckno.
  
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• Author/Creator:Oleckno, William Anton, 1948-
  
• Published/Created:Long Grove, Ill. : Waveland Press, ©2008.
  

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  • Call Number: WA105 .O45e 2008
    
  • Number of Items:1
    
  • Status:Available
    

   
• Library of Congress Subjects:Epidemiology.
  
• Medical Subjects: Epidemiology.
  Epidemiologic Methods.
  Public Health Practice.
  
• Description:xiv, 649 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
  
• Summary:"Comprehensive in its coverage and suitable for graduate or upper-division undergraduate students in wide range of health-related disciplines, this latest offering by William A. Oleckno is a fullscale, pedagogically rich introduction to fundamental ideas and procedures in epidemiology. The text covers the major concepts, principles, methods, and applications of both conventional and modern epidemiology using clear language and frequent examples to illustrate important points and facilitate understanding." "While Oleckno provides through treatment of the more customary aspects of conventional and modern epidemiology, be also introduces several important design and analytical issues that are only rarely approached in fundamental epidemiology textbooks. Concepts as diverse as compelling risks, maturation, futility, and the prevalence and bias effects in the context of screening are just a few examples of the broad range of concepts covered in this text. A comprehensive glossary contains detailed definitions of over 700 terms used throughout the 14 chapters comprising the textbook." "Aspiring public health professionals will appreciate the solid basis they gain from Epidemiology: Concepts and Methods and will want to keep a copy close by as a valuable reference throughout their careers."--BOOK JACKET.
  
• Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
  
• ISBN:9781577665229
  1577665228
  
• Contents:Machine generated contents note: 1. Scope and Significance of Epidemiology
  2. Evolutionary Roots of Epidemiology
  3. Selected Disease Concepts in Epidemiology
  4. Overview of Epidemiologic Study Designs
  5. Basic Measures of Occurrence in Epidemiology
  6. Comparing Measures of Occurrence in Epidemiology
  7. Association and Causation in Epidemiology
  8. Assessing the Accuracy of Epidemiologic Studies
  9. Ecological and Cross-Sectional Studies
  10. Case-Control Studies
  11. Cohort Studies
  12. Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Studies
  13. Screening for Disease and Other Conditions
  14. Disease Outbreaks, Disease Clusters, and Public Health Surveillance
  App. A Practical Resources in Epidemiology
  App. B Surveys and Data Systems National Center for Health Statistics
  App. C Ten Common Health and Population Indices Used in Epidemiology.