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Applied Epidemiology: Theory to Practice / Edition 2

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ISBN-10:: 0195187415
ISBN-13:: 9780195187410
Pub. Date:: 06/29/2006
Publisher:: Oxford University Press

ISBN-10:: 0195187415
ISBN-13:: 9780195187410
Pub. Date:: 06/29/2006
Publisher:: Oxford University Press

Applied Epidemiology: Theory to Practice / Edition 2

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This text applies traditional epidemiologic methods for determining disease etiology to the "real-life" applications of public health and health services research. Brownson and Petittis much-needed book bridges the gap between theoretical epidemiology and public health practice, and covers a number of topics not addressed by other epidemiology texts. This second edition contains new chapters on Epidemiology and the Law by Rick Goodman (Law and Public Health Practice, 2002) and on Developing and Using Systematic Reviews, by Benedict Truman, Donna Teutsch, and Peter Briss (Briss of The Guide to Community Preventive Services, coming in January 2005, and Teutsch of Statistics in Public Health, 1998). All of the chapters, authored by authorities in the fields of epidemiology and public health, are fully revised and updated.

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ISBN-13:	9780195187410
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	06/29/2006
Edition description:	Revised Edition
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Ross C. Brownson, Ph.D., is Professor of Epidemiology and Chair of the Department of Community Health, St. Louis University School of Public Health.
Diana B. Petitti, M.D., M.P.H., is Director of Research and Evaluation at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, Southern California Region, Passadena.

1. Epidemiology: A Foundation of Public Health, Ross C. Brownson, PhD and Christine M. Hoehner, PhD2. Public Health Surveillance, Stephen B. Thacker, MD, MSc and Donna F. Stroup, PhD, MSc3. Outbreak and Cluster Investigations, Ross C. Brownson, PhD4. Systematic Reviews in Public Health, Melissa L. McPheeters, PhD, MPH, Peter Briss, MD, MPH, Steven J. Teutsch, MD, MPH, and Benedict Truman, MPH5. Epidemiology and Risk Assessment, Jonathan M. Samet, MD, MS, Ronald H. White, MST, and Thomas A. Burke, PhD6. Epidemiologic Issues in Community Intervention, Adrian Bauman, MB.BS, PhD, FAFPHM and Thomas D. Koepsell, MD, MPH7. Outcomes Research, Diana B. Petitti, MD, MPH8. Measuring the Quality of Health Care, Andy Amster, MSPH, Greg Zeisler, MPH, and Diana P. Petitti, MD9. Epidemiology and Health Policy, Ross C. Brownson, PhD10. Epidemiology and the Law, Richard A. Goodman, MD, JD, MPH, Sana Loue, JD, PhD, MPH, and Frederic E. Shaw, MD, JD11. Communicating Epidemiologic Information, Patrick L. Remington, MD, MPH, and David Nelson, MD, MPH

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"A distinguished all-American multi-author offering...Excellent chapters on Public Health Surveillance, Outbreak and Cluster Investigation, and Epidemiologic Issues in Community Interventions."—Public Health

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3 Stars from Doody

There are many excellent epidemiology texts that present the basic concepts, principles, and theory of the field. Such texts provide a foundation for understanding how these tools can be applied to various real world problems and situations. This book takes a different approach and addresses many of the practical applications of epidemiology. The applied approach taken by this text is particularly well-suited to meet the needs of health professionals in public health or clinical practice and students in the various health professions. An exposure to the basics of epidemiology is still necessary for these audiences, but makes this text a useful adjunct to an introductory course or a solid text for a course in applied epidemiology. A dozen chapters cover the waterfront from traditional public health applications like outbreak investigation and surveillance to more current topics like outcome research and economic analysis. Each chapter has case studies and related discussion questions to expand the learning potential of the material. Other features of the book are unremarkable. The references are plentiful, pertinent, and generally quite current. The use of illustrations varies considerably from chapter to chapter, not unexpected in an edited text. This is a useful, interesting, and needed contribution to the field. The book deals with important and timely applications of epidemiology written by highly credible contributors and a distinguished pair of editors. This book well serves many audiences and is highly recommended for health science libraries at all levels.

Bernard J. Turnock

Reviewer: Bernard J. Turnock, MD, MPH (University of Illinois at Chicago)
Description: There are many excellent epidemiology texts that present the basic concepts, principles, and theory of the field. Such texts provide a foundation for understanding how these tools can be applied to various real world problems and situations.
Purpose: This book takes a different approach and addresses many of the practical applications of epidemiology.
Audience: The applied approach taken by this text is particularly well-suited to meet the needs of health professionals in public health or clinical practice and students in the various health professions. An exposure to the basics of epidemiology is still necessary for these audiences, but makes this text a useful adjunct to an introductory course or a solid text for a course in applied epidemiology.
Features: A dozen chapters cover the waterfront from traditional public health applications like outbreak investigation and surveillance to more current topics like outcome research and economic analysis. Each chapter has case studies and related discussion questions to expand the learning potential of the material. Other features of the book are unremarkable. The references are plentiful, pertinent, and generally quite current. The use of illustrations varies considerably from chapter to chapter, not unexpected in an edited text.
Assessment: This is a useful, interesting, and needed contribution to the field. The book deals with important and timely applications of epidemiology written by highly credible contributors and a distinguished pair of editors. This book well serves many audiences and is highly recommended for health science libraries at all levels.

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Applied Epidemiology: Theory to Practice / Edition 2

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