Epidemiology For Public Health Practice

 

Description:

Epidemiology for Public Health Practice is a best-selling text offering comprehensive coverage of all the major topics in introductory epidemiology and alignement to the core competencies in epidemiology for graduate and undergraduate courses. With extensive treatment of the heart of epidemiology--from study designs to descriptive epidemiology to quantitative measures--this reader-friendly text is accessible and interesting to a wide range of beginning students in all health-related disciplines. A unique focus is given to real-world applications of epidemiology and the development of skills that students can apply in subsequent course work and in the field.

 

Table of Contents:

 

Chapter 1 History and Scope of Epidemiology

Introduction

Epidemiology Defined

Epidemiology and Public Health Practice

Foundations of Epidemiology

Historical Antecedents of Epidemiology

Recent Applications of Epidemiology

Conclusion

Study Questions and Exercises

References

Chapter 2 Practical Applications of Epidemiology

Introduction

What Are the Key Uses of Epidemiology?

Applications for the Assessment of the Health Status of Populations and Delivery of Health Services

Applications Relevant to Disease Etiology

Conclusion

Study Questions and Exercises

References

Chapter 3 Measures of Morbidity and Mortality Used in Epidemiology

Introduction

Why Are Measures of Morbidity and Mortality Important for Epidemiology?

Definitions of Count, Ratio, Proportion, and Rate

Risk Versus Rate; Cumulative Incidence

Interrelationship Between Prevalence and Incidence

Applications of Incidence Data

Crude Rates

Specific Rates and Proportional Mortality Ratio

Adjusted Rates

Conclusion

Study Questions and Exercises

References

Chapter 4 Descriptive Epidemiology: Person, Place, Time

Introduction

Overview of Descriptive Epidemiology

Characteristics of Persons

Characteristics of Place

Characteristics of Time

Conclusion

Study Questions and Exercises

References

Appendix 4-1 Project: Descriptive Epidemiology of a Selected Health Problem

Chapter 5 Sources of Data for Use in Epidemiology

Introduction

Epidemiology and Data

Criteria for the Quality and Utility of Epidemiologic Data

Online Sources of Epidemiologic Data

Confidentiality, Sharing of Data, and Record Linkage

Statistics Derived from the Vital Registration System

Reportable Disease Statistics

Screening Surveys

Disease Registries

Morbidity Surveys of the General Population

Insurance Data

Clinical Data Sources

Absenteeism Data

School Health Programs

Morbidity in the Armed Forces: Data on Active Personnel and Veterans

Other Sources: Census Data

Conclusion

Study Questions and Exercises

References

Chapter 6 Study Designs: Ecologic, Cross-Sectional, Case-Control

Introduction

Rationale for the Choice of a Study Design

Observational Versus Experimental Approaches in Epidemiology

Overview of Study Designs Used in Epidemiology

Ecologic Studies

Cross-Sectional Studies

Case-Control Studies

Conclusion

Study Questions and Exercises

References

Chapter 7 Study Designs: Cohort Studies

Introduction

Temporality (Time Ordering) of Exposures and Outcomes

Cohort Studies Defined

Sampling and Cohort Formation Options

Directionality of Exposures in Cohort Designs

Practical Considerations

Measures of Effect: Their Interpretation and Examples

Case-Control Studies Conducted within Cohort Studies

Summary of Cohort Studies

Conclusion

Study Questions and Exercises

References

Chapter 8 Experimental Study Designs

Introduction

Associations Between Risk Factors and Health Outcomes

Hierarchy of Study Designs

Intervention Studies

Clinical Trials

Community Trials

Hypothesis Testing in Intervention Studies

Conclusion

Study Questions and Exercises

References

Chapter 9 Measures of Effect

Introduction

Overview of Measures of Effect

Absolute Effects

Relative Effects

Statistical Measures of Effect

Evaluating Epidemiologic Associations

Models of Causal Relationships

Conclusion

Study Questions and Exercises

References

Appendix 9-1 Cohort Study Data for Coffee Use and Anxiety

Chapter 10 Data Interpretation Issues

Introduction

Flaws in Media Reports of Epidemiologic Studies

Validity of Study Designs

Sources of Error in Epidemiologic Research

Techniques to Reduce Bias

Methods to Control Confounding

Bias in Analysis and Publication

Conclusion

Study Questions and Exercises

References

Chapter 11 Screening for Disease in the Community

Introduction

Screening and Early Detection of Disease

Appropriate Situations for Screening Tests and Programs

Characteristics of a Good Screening Test

Evaluation of Screening Tests

Sources of Unreliability and Invalidity

Measures of the Validity of Screening Tests

Effects of Prevalence of Disease on Screening Test Results

Relationship Between Sensitivity and Specificity

Evaluation of Screening Programs

Issues in the Classification of Morbidity and Mortality

Conclusion

Study Questions and Exercises

References

Appendix 11-1 Data for Study Question

Chapter 12 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases

Introduction

The Importance of Controlling Infectious Diseases in the Community

Agents of Infectious Disease

Characteristics of Infectious Disease Agents

Host

The Environment

Means of Transmission: Directly or Indirectly from Reservoir

Measures of Disease Outbreaks

Procedures Used in the Investigation of Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Epidemiologically Significant Infectious Diseases in the Community

Conclusion

Study Questions and Exercises

References

Appendix 12-1 Data from a Foodborne Illness Outbreak in a College Cafeteria

Chapter 13 Epidemiologic Aspects of Work and the Environment

Introduction

Environmental Impacts on Global Health

Environmental Epidemiology, Hazards, and Health Effects

Study Designs Used in Environmental Epidemiology

Toxicologic Concepts Related to Environmental Epidemiology

Types of Agents

Environmental Hazards Found in the Work Setting

Noteworthy Community Environmental Health Hazards

Conclusion

Study Questions and Exercises

References

Chapter 14 Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology

Introduction

How Molecular and Genetic Techniques Impact Epidemiology

Genetic Epidemiology

Molecular Epidemiology

Epidemiologic Evidence for Genetic Factors

Causes of Familial Aggregation

Shared Family Environment and Familial Aggregation

Gene Mapping: Segregation and Linkage Analysis

Linkage Disequilibrium Revisited: Haplotypes

Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS)

Application of Genes in Epidemiologic Designs

Genetics and Public Health

Conclusion

Study Questions and Exercises

References

Chapter 15 Social, Behavioral, and Psychosocial Epidemiology

Introduction

Psychological, Social, and Behavioral Factors and the Etiology of Disease

Research Designs Used in Psychosocial, Behavioral, and Social Epidemiology

The Social Context of Health

Independent Variables

Moderating Variables

Dependent (Outcome) Variables: Physical and Mental Health

Conclusion

Study Questions and Exercises

References

Chapter 16 Epidemiology as a Profession

Introduction

Careers in Epidemiology

Specializations Within Epidemiology

Occupations for Epidemiologists

Epidemiology Associations and Journals

Competencies Required of Epidemiologists

Resources for Education and Employment

Professional Ethics in Epidemiology

Conclusion

Study Questions and Exercises

References

Chapter 17 Epidemiology and Health Policy

Introduction

Public Health Policies and Daily Life

Translational Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Policy Decisions

How Epidemiology Contributes to Public Health Policies

The Policy Cycle and Policy Creation

Decision Analysis Based on Perceptions of Risks and Benefits

Working of Health Services

Examples of Public Health Policies and Laws

Case Studies of Policy Development

Conclusion

Study Questions and Exercises

References

Appendix A: Guide to the Critical Appraisal of an Epidemiologic/Public Health Research Article

Appendix B: Answers to Selected Study Questions

Glossary

Index

 

An aparitie	30 Mar. 2020
Autor	Robert H. Friis , Thomas Sellers
Dimensiuni	17.78 x 2.54 x 22.61 cm
Editura	Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Format	Paperback
Limba	Engleza
Nr pag	750