Epidemiology Foundations by Peter J. Fos - 9780470402894

Epidemiology FoundationsThe Science of Public Health\nAuthor(s): Peter J. Fos\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.\nISBN-13: 9780470402894, 978-0470402894\nSynopsis\nWritten by Peter J. Fos?an expert in epidemiology with more than twenty years teaching experience?Epidemiology Foundations offers an ideal introduction to the theory and practice of public health epidemiology. This important text discusses both the historical perspective and future trends of epidemiology, reviews health and disease, and explains how they are measured. The book's overview of epidemiological studies shows how they are used in practice. Epidemiology Foundations takes a social and community perspective and includes information about global diseases and epidemics.\n\n Emphasis on concepts such as population health, social determinants, and global health make this book especially interesting and accessible to those new to the subject. Each chap.