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Epidemiology Matters A New Introduction to Methodological Foundations

Keyes Katherine M. Galea Sandro
Heftet / 2014 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780199331246
Publisert
2014
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press Inc
Vekt
358 gr
Høyde
155 mm
Bredde
231 mm
Dybde
15 mm
Aldersnivå
UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
256

Forfatter
Keyes Katherine M.
Galea Sandro

Om bidragsyterne

Katherine M. Keyes, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University. Her research focuses on life course epidemiology with particular attention to psychiatric disorders, including cross-generational cohort effects on substance use, mental health, and chronic disease. She has particular expertise in the development and application of novel epidemiological methods, and in the development of epidemiological theory to measure and elucidate the drivers of population health. Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, is Chair of the Department of Epidemiology at Columbia University. His work focuses on the social production of health of urban populations, innovative cells-to-society approaches to population health, and advancing a consequentialist approach to epidemiology in the service of population health. He is a past president of the Society for Epidemiologic Research and an elected member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies of Science.

Epidemiology Matters A New Introduction to Methodological Foundations

Keyes Katherine M. Galea Sandro
Heftet / 2014 / Engelsk
Keyes Katherine M. Galea Sandro
Heftet / 2014 / Engelsk
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Epidemiology Matters makes a nice addition to the existing roster of introductory epidemiology texts. The authors provide a clear introduction to central epidemiologic concepts, including causality, internal validity, external validity, study design, and measures of association using a step-bystep approach. Their well-designed website provides useful supplementary materials... The book will be useful to students who take only one course in epidemiology, as well as to scholars who decide to pursue epidemiology in more depth.

American Journal of Epidemiology

This is a unique addition to the ever-expanding library of introductory epidemiology books. The material is easily accessible to beginners, and the consequentialist approach brethes new life into the field.

Epidemiology Matters offers a new approach to understanding and identifying the causes of disease -- and with it, how to prevent disease and improve human health. Utilizing visual explanations and examples, this text provides an accessible, step-by-step introduction to the fundamentals of epidemiologic study, from design to analysis. Across fourteen chapters, Epidemiology Matters teaches the individual competencies that underlie the conduct of an epidemiologic study: identifying populations; measuring exposures and health indicators; taking a sample; estimating associations between exposures and health indicators; assessing evidence for causes working together; assessing internal and external validity of results. With its consequentialist approach -- designing epidemiologic studies that aim to inform our understanding, and therefore improve public health -- Epidemiology Matters is an introductory text for the next generation of students in medicine and public health.
Les mer
Epidemiology Matters offers a new approach to understanding and identifying the causes of disease -- and with it, how to prevent disease and improve human health. Utilizing visual explanations and examples, this text provides an accessible, step-by-step introduction to the fundamentals of epidemiologic study, from design to analysis.
Les mer
1. An introduction ; 2. What is a population and what is population health? ; 3. What is an exposure, what is a disease, and how do we measure them? ; 4. What is a sample? ; 5. Watching a sample, counting cases ; 6. Are exposures associated with health indicators? ; 7. What is a cause? ; 8. Is the association causal, or are there alternative explanations? ; 9. How do non-causal associations arise? ; 10. How can we mitigate against non-causal associations in design and analysis? ; 11. When do causes work together? ; 12. Do the results matter beyond the study sample? ; 13. How do we identify disease early to minimize its consequences? ; 14. Conclusion: Epidemiology and what matters most
Les mer
"An excellent overview of the uses of epidemiological methods to investigate the causal pathway to disease. The step-by-step approach to epidemiology methods is a unique contribution. Epidemiology remains the key to successful prevention of disease." --Lewis Kuller, MD, DrPH, Professor of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health "A clear introduction to central epidemiologic concepts using a step-by-step approach. This book will be useful to students who take only one course in epidemiology, as well as to scholars who decide to pursue epidemiology in more depth." -- American Journal of Epidemiology "This is a unique addition to the ever-expanding library of introductory epidemiology books. The material is easily accessible to beginners, and the consequentialist approach breathes new life into the field. Weighted Numerical Score: 100 - 5 Stars!" --Doody's Health Sciences Review
Les mer
Selling point: An ideal primary text for any introductory epidemiology course, including those in public health and medicine Selling point: Intuitive, easy-to-follow explanations of core concepts-no getting bogged down in overly technical language Selling point: Extensively illustrated, providing visual examples of all concepts and definitions Selling point: Describes the fundamentals of conducting an epidemiologic study from beginning to end, including each phase of study design and execution Selling point: Authors have combined 15 years' experience teaching introductory epidemiology
Les mer
Katherine M. Keyes, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University. Her research focuses on life course epidemiology with particular attention to psychiatric disorders, including cross-generational cohort effects on substance use, mental health, and chronic disease. She has particular expertise in the development and application of novel epidemiological methods, and in the development of epidemiological theory to measure and elucidate the drivers of population health. Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, is Chair of the Department of Epidemiology at Columbia University. His work focuses on the social production of health of urban populations, innovative cells-to-society approaches to population health, and advancing a consequentialist approach to epidemiology in the service of population health. He is a past president of the Society for Epidemiologic Research and an elected member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies of Science.
Les mer
Selling point: An ideal primary text for any introductory epidemiology course, including those in public health and medicine Selling point: Intuitive, easy-to-follow explanations of core concepts-no getting bogged down in overly technical language Selling point: Extensively illustrated, providing visual examples of all concepts and definitions Selling point: Describes the fundamentals of conducting an epidemiologic study from beginning to end, including each phase of study design and execution Selling point: Authors have combined 15 years' experience teaching introductory epidemiology
Les mer

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Epidemiology Matters makes a nice addition to the existing roster of introductory epidemiology texts. The authors provide a clear introduction to central epidemiologic concepts, including causality, internal validity, external validity, study design, and measures of association using a step-bystep approach. Their well-designed website provides useful supplementary materials... The book will be useful to students who take only one course in epidemiology, as well as to scholars who decide to pursue epidemiology in more depth.

American Journal of Epidemiology

This is a unique addition to the ever-expanding library of introductory epidemiology books. The material is easily accessible to beginners, and the consequentialist approach brethes new life into the field.

Epidemiology Matters offers a new approach to understanding and identifying the causes of disease -- and with it, how to prevent disease and improve human health. Utilizing visual explanations and examples, this text provides an accessible, step-by-step introduction to the fundamentals of epidemiologic study, from design to analysis. Across fourteen chapters, Epidemiology Matters teaches the individual competencies that underlie the conduct of an epidemiologic study: identifying populations; measuring exposures and health indicators; taking a sample; estimating associations between exposures and health indicators; assessing evidence for causes working together; assessing internal and external validity of results. With its consequentialist approach -- designing epidemiologic studies that aim to inform our understanding, and therefore improve public health -- Epidemiology Matters is an introductory text for the next generation of students in medicine and public health.
Les mer
Epidemiology Matters offers a new approach to understanding and identifying the causes of disease -- and with it, how to prevent disease and improve human health. Utilizing visual explanations and examples, this text provides an accessible, step-by-step introduction to the fundamentals of epidemiologic study, from design to analysis.
Les mer
1. An introduction ; 2. What is a population and what is population health? ; 3. What is an exposure, what is a disease, and how do we measure them? ; 4. What is a sample? ; 5. Watching a sample, counting cases ; 6. Are exposures associated with health indicators? ; 7. What is a cause? ; 8. Is the association causal, or are there alternative explanations? ; 9. How do non-causal associations arise? ; 10. How can we mitigate against non-causal associations in design and analysis? ; 11. When do causes work together? ; 12. Do the results matter beyond the study sample? ; 13. How do we identify disease early to minimize its consequences? ; 14. Conclusion: Epidemiology and what matters most
Les mer
"An excellent overview of the uses of epidemiological methods to investigate the causal pathway to disease. The step-by-step approach to epidemiology methods is a unique contribution. Epidemiology remains the key to successful prevention of disease." --Lewis Kuller, MD, DrPH, Professor of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health "A clear introduction to central epidemiologic concepts using a step-by-step approach. This book will be useful to students who take only one course in epidemiology, as well as to scholars who decide to pursue epidemiology in more depth." -- American Journal of Epidemiology "This is a unique addition to the ever-expanding library of introductory epidemiology books. The material is easily accessible to beginners, and the consequentialist approach breathes new life into the field. Weighted Numerical Score: 100 - 5 Stars!" --Doody's Health Sciences Review
Les mer
Selling point: An ideal primary text for any introductory epidemiology course, including those in public health and medicine Selling point: Intuitive, easy-to-follow explanations of core concepts-no getting bogged down in overly technical language Selling point: Extensively illustrated, providing visual examples of all concepts and definitions Selling point: Describes the fundamentals of conducting an epidemiologic study from beginning to end, including each phase of study design and execution Selling point: Authors have combined 15 years' experience teaching introductory epidemiology
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Katherine M. Keyes, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University. Her research focuses on life course epidemiology with particular attention to psychiatric disorders, including cross-generational cohort effects on substance use, mental health, and chronic disease. She has particular expertise in the development and application of novel epidemiological methods, and in the development of epidemiological theory to measure and elucidate the drivers of population health. Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, is Chair of the Department of Epidemiology at Columbia University. His work focuses on the social production of health of urban populations, innovative cells-to-society approaches to population health, and advancing a consequentialist approach to epidemiology in the service of population health. He is a past president of the Society for Epidemiologic Research and an elected member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies of Science.
Les mer
Selling point: An ideal primary text for any introductory epidemiology course, including those in public health and medicine Selling point: Intuitive, easy-to-follow explanations of core concepts-no getting bogged down in overly technical language Selling point: Extensively illustrated, providing visual examples of all concepts and definitions Selling point: Describes the fundamentals of conducting an epidemiologic study from beginning to end, including each phase of study design and execution Selling point: Authors have combined 15 years' experience teaching introductory epidemiology
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780199331246
Publisert
2014
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press Inc
Vekt
358 gr
Høyde
155 mm
Bredde
231 mm
Dybde
15 mm
Aldersnivå
UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
256

Forfatter
Keyes Katherine M.
Galea Sandro

Om bidragsyterne

Katherine M. Keyes, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University. Her research focuses on life course epidemiology with particular attention to psychiatric disorders, including cross-generational cohort effects on substance use, mental health, and chronic disease. She has particular expertise in the development and application of novel epidemiological methods, and in the development of epidemiological theory to measure and elucidate the drivers of population health. Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, is Chair of the Department of Epidemiology at Columbia University. His work focuses on the social production of health of urban populations, innovative cells-to-society approaches to population health, and advancing a consequentialist approach to epidemiology in the service of population health. He is a past president of the Society for Epidemiologic Research and an elected member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies of Science.

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