Lecture Notes: Epidemiology, Evidence-based Medicine and Public Health, 6th Edition

[]nTranslating the evidence from the bedside to populationsnnnnThis sixth edition of the best-selling?Epidemiology, Evidence-based Medicine and Public Health Lecture Notes?equips students and health professionals with the basic tools required to learn, practice and teach epidemiology and health prevention in a contemporary setting.nThe first section, ?Epidemiology?, introduces the fundamental principles and scientific basis behind work to improve the health of populations, including a new chapter on genetic epidemiology. Applying the current and best scientific evidence to treatment at both individual and population level is intrinsically linked to epidemiology and public health, and has been introduced in a brand new second section: ?Evidence-based Medicine? (EBM), with advice on how to incorporate EBM principles into your own practice. The third section, ?Public Health?, introduces students to public health practice, including strategies and tools used to prevent disease, prolong life, reduce inequalities, and includes global health.nThoroughly updated throughout, including new studies and cases from around the globe, key learning features include:nnLearning objectives and key points in every chapternExtended coverage of critical appraisal and data interpretationnA brand new self-assessment section of SAQs and ?True/False? questions for each topicnA glossary to quickly identify the meaning of key terms, all of which are highlighted for study and exam preparationnFurther reading suggestions on each topicnnWhether approaching these topics for the first time, starting a special study module or placement, or looking for a quick-reference summary, this book offers medical students, junior doctors, and public health students an invaluable collection of theoretical and practical information.nFrom the Back CovernnTranslating the evidence from the bedside to populationsnnnnThis sixth edition of the best-selling?Epidemiology, Evidence-based Medicine and Public Health Lecture Notes?equips students and health professionals with the basic tools required to learn, practice and teach epidemiology and health prevention in a contemporary setting.nThe first section, ?Epidemiology?, introduces the fundamental principles and scientific basis behind work to improve the health of populations, including a new chapter on genetic epidemiology. Applying the current and best scientific evidence to treatment at both individual and population level is intrinsically linked to epidemiology and public health, and has been introduced in a brand new second section: ?Evidence-based Medicine? (EBM), with advice on how to incorporate EBM principles into your own practice. The third section, ?Public Health?, introduces students to public health practice, including strategies and tools used to prevent disease, prolong life, reduce inequalities, and includes global health.nThoroughly updated throughout, including new studies and cases from around the globe, key learning features include:nnLearning objectives and key points in every chapternExtended coverage of critical appraisal and data interpretationnA brand new self-assessment section of SAQs and ?True/False? questions for each topicnA glossary to quickly identify the meaning of key terms, all of which are highlighted for study and exam preparationnFurther reading suggestions on each topicnnWhether approaching these topics for the first time, starting a special study module or placement, or looking for a quick-reference summary, this book offers medical students, junior doctors, and public health students an invaluable collection of theoretical and practical information.nnnAbout the AuthornYoav Ben-Shlomo?is Professor of Clinical Epidemiology, School of Social and Community Medicine, University of BristolSara T. Brookes?is Senior Lecturer in Health Services Research & Medical Statistics, School of Social and Community Medicine, University of BristolnMatthew Hickman?is Professor in Public Health and Epidemiology, School of Social and Community Medicine, University of BristolnnnProduct DetailsnnnPaperback:?248 pagesnPublisher:?Wiley-Blackwell; 6 edition (January 29, 2013)nLanguage:?EnglishnISBN-10:?1444334786nISBN-13:?978-1444334784