Practical Epidemiology
4th Edition
Published in March 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-0-443-03787-0 (ISBN)
Description
A short practical manual of epidemiology for use in developing countries. This revised and updated edition pays particular attention to new techniques of data collection and analysis made possible by computers. Topics covered include fieldwork techniques and the investigation of epidemics. An ELBS/LPBB edition is available.
A short practical manual of epidemiology for use in developing countries. This revised and updated edition pays particular attention to new techniques of data collection and analysis made possible by computers. Topics covered include fieldwork techniques and the investigation of epidemics. An ELBS/LPBB edition is available.
A short practical manual of epidemiology for use in developing countries. This revised and updated edition pays particular attention to new techniques of data collection and analysis made possible by computers. Topics covered include fieldwork techniques and the investigation of epidemics. An ELBS/LPBB edition is available.
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Series
Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
21 illustrations, 1 table, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 12 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
293 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-03787-0 (9780443037870)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
The purpose and methods of epidemiology; making observations and counting diseases; populations and samples; controls; some important epidemiological variables and attributes; records; fieldwork techniques; analysis and presentation of findings; investigation of epidemics; trials of preventive measures; evaluation of health services.