This popular book introduces the principles, methods and application of epidemiology for improving health and survival. The book assists readers in applying basic epidemiological methods to measure health outcomes, identifying risk factors for a negative outcome, and evaluating health interventions and health services.
The book also helps to distinguish between strong and poor epidemiological evidence; an ability that is fundamental to promoting evidence-based health care.
This new edition has been carefully developed and includes:
Series Editors: Rosalind Plowman and Nicki Thorogood.
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Natasha Howard is a research fellow at LSHTM. She is a researcher on health in conflict-affected settings and an experienced distance learning course developer, organiser and teacher.
Section 1: Key principles of epidemiology
Principles of epidemiology
Measuring the frequency of outcomes
Measures of association and impact
Interpreting associations
Section 2: Epidemiological research studies
Study design and handling data
Ecological studies
Cross-sectional studies
Cohort studies
Case-control studies
Intervention studies
Section 3: Epidemiology in public health
Prevention strategies
Surveillance, monitoring and evaluation
Glossary
Index
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