Epidemiology by Kenneth J Rothman

Epidemiology by Kenneth J Rothman

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Offers an account of thinking on epidemiologic study design, data analysis and interpretation. This book begins with an introduction to causal thinking and causal inference, leading into measures of disease occurrence and measures of effect. It also describes how to deal with confounding, the role of chance, and the exploration of interactions.

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Epidemiology by Kenneth J Rothman

Across the last forty years, epidemiology has developed into a vibrant scientific discipline that brings together the social and biological sciences, incorporating everything from statistics to the philosophy of science in its aim to study and track the distribution and determinants of health events. A now-classic text, the second edition of this essential introduction to epidemiology presents the core concepts in a unified approach that aims to cut through the fog and elucidate the fundamental concepts. Rather than focusing on formulas or dogma, the book presents basic epidemiologic principles and concepts in a coherent and straightforward exposition. By emphasizing a unifying set of ideas, students will develop a strong foundation for understanding the principles of epidemiologic research.
This is an excellent introduction to the principles and concepts of epidemiologyEuropean Journal of Public Health, Vol 14, No 2

Kenneth J. Rothman, DrPH, is a Distinguished Fellow of RTI International, a non-profit research organization dedicated to bettering the human condition. He is also a professor at Boston University's Departments of Epidemiology and Medicine. His epidemiology research interests have included cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurologic disease, birth defects, injuries, environmental exposures, and drug epidemiology, but his primary professional focus has been the creation and teaching of epidemiologic research principles and methods.

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ISBN 13 9780195135541
ISBN 10 0195135547
Title Epidemiology
Author Kenneth J Rothman
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Year published 2002-02-07
Number of pages 236
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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