Epidemiology for Public Health Practice Sixth Edition Robert H. Friis

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• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 128417543X
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1284175431

Epidemiology for Public Health Practice is a widely read book providing comprehensive coverage of all core topics in introductory epidemiology and alignment to the fundamental skills in epidemiology for graduate and undergraduate courses. Offering in-depth exploration of epidemiology—from investigation plans to descriptive epidemiology to quantitative measures—this easy-to-read book is approachable and engaging to various novice learners across all health-related fields. A special emphasis is placed on real-life applications of epidemiology and the cultivation of competencies that students can utilize in future coursework and in the field. In its latest iteration, the new Sixth Edition presents: • A fresh chapter on epidemiology and strategy • Increased focus on health inequalities, genetic epidemiology, and current outbreaks (such as the opioid pandemic, marijuana misuse, and firearm violence) • Discussion on data collection (big data), wearable technologies for gathering health information, climate change, and more. • Specific sections on psychosocial epidemiology, environmental and occupational health, molecular and genetic epidemiology, and career pathways • Updated illustrations, refreshed examples, and revised tables throughout the book