Medical Epidemiology - A Lange Medical Book (Paperback, 2nd Ed)

Providing a concise introduction to epidemiology and its role in medicine, this reference presents information on a range of descriptive and analytical applications, with numerous clinical applications. Exam-type questions are also provided for self-assessment. Calculating and interpreting basic epidemiologic measures, recognizing the strengths and limitations of various study designs, understanding the concepts of variability and bias, and critiquing published epidemiologic are covered.