Epidemiologic Methods Studying the Occurrence of Illness

by Koepsell, Thomas D.; Weiss, Noel S.

• ISBN13: 9780195150780
• ISBN10: 0195150783
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-06-05
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

This is a rigorous, systematic introduction to the basic concepts and practical tools of epidemiologic research. It is aimed at readers who will be conducting epidemiologic studies themselves or who need a firm grasp of epidemiologic principles in order to interpret and evaluate studiesconducted by others. Besides offering clear descriptions of key concepts, the book is rich with examples illustrating how these concepts are applied. Some examples are drawn from classic studies in the field--the work of Snow, Semmelweis, Goldberger, Doll and Hill, and others--while many others concern modern-dayepidemiologic studies of problems of current public health importance. Almost every chapter includes a set of exercises (with answers) to help students gain practice in applying new ideas and techniques. The book's chapters are organized around three main themes: general concepts and methods of epidemiology; major study designs; and evaluating policies and programs. Collectively, these topics form the core material for a graduate-level course or course sequence in epidemiologic methods. Bothauthors are experienced epidemiologic researchers and have won multiple awards for effective teaching.

Table of Contents

Introduction: An Epidemic of Blindness in Young Children	1	(16)
Diseases and Populations	17	(20)
Disease Frequency: Basics	37	(25)
Disease Frequency: Advanced	62	(31)
Overview of Study Designs	93	(23)
Sources of Data on Disease Occurrence	116	(31)
Person, Place, and Time	147	(32)
Inferring a Causal Relation Between Exposure and Disease	179	(17)
Measures of Excess Risk	196	(19)
Measurement Error	215	(32)
Confounding and Its Control	247	(34)
Ecological Studies	281	(27)
Randomized Trials	308	(38)
Cohort Studies	346	(28)
Case-Control Studies	374	(29)
Induction Periods and Latent Periods	403	(12)
Improving the Sensitivity of Epidemiologic Studies	415	(27)
Screening	442	(22)
Outbreak Investigation	464	(26)
Jane Koehler
Jeffrey Duchin
Evaluating the Effects of Policies on Health	490	(15)
Index	505