Szklo & Nieto's Epidemiology 5th Edition (beyond The Basics)

By (author) Szklo Moyses; By (author) Lesko, Catherine
Description:
Szklo & Nieto''s Epidemiology: Beyond the Basics offers a deeper exploration of epidemiologic principles for readers who already grasp the fundamentals of analytic methods.

Moving beyond introductory concepts, the book provides a rigorous yet accessible discussion of study design, measures of association, research evaluation, and other essential components of epidemiologic investigation. Through real-world examples and an emphasis on practical interpretation rather than complex statistical formulas, it serves as an invaluable resource for intermediate students and practicing epidemiologists seeking to broaden their expertise and strengthen their understanding of epidemiology’s critical role in medical and public health research.

Incorporating the latest research and methodologies, the Fifth Edition reflects the current state of epidemiology. Additionally, this comprehensive text provides 3 new chapters:

- Chapter 1: “Selected Underlying Concepts in Analytic Epidemiology”
- Chapter 9: “Tools for Addressing Selection Bias”
- Chapter 11: “Efficient Study Designs”
Biographical note:

Moyses Szklo, MD, DrPH, is a Professor of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and is Director of its Chronic Disease Epidemiology Program. His current research focuses on risk factors for subclinical and clinical atherosclerosis. He is also Editor in Chief of the American Journal of Epidemiology.