Field Epidemiology
3rd Edition
Published on 15. July 2008
593 pages
978-0-19-971832-0 (ISBN)
Description
This book is the definitive guide to field epidemiology- the application of epidemiologic methods to unexpected health problems when a rapid, on-site investigation is necessary. As such, it is an indispensable resource for state and local health agencies and healthcare professionals. This third edition includes a chapter on environmental investigations and one on immunization strategies and evaluation. Chapters have been revised and updated with new cases and examples.
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Michael Gregg
Field Epidemiology
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07/2008
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Oxford University Press Inc
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Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Contributors
- I. BACKGROUND
- 1 Field Epidemiology Defined
- 2 A Brief Review of the Basic Principles of Epidemiology
- 3 Surveillance
- II. THE FIELD INVESTIGATION
- 4 Operational Aspects of Epidemiologic Field Investigations
- 5 Conducting a Field Investigation
- 6 Surveys and Sampling
- 7 Using a Computer for Field Investigations
- 8 Designing Studies in the Field
- 9 Describing the Findings: Descriptive Epidemiology
- 10 Analyzing and Interpreting Data
- 11 Developing Interventions
- 12 Communicating Epidemiologic Findings
- 13 Dealing with the Public and the Media
- III. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
- 14 Legal Considerations in Surveillance and Field Epidemiology
- 15 Immunization Practices for the Field Epidemiologist
- 16 Investigations in Health-Care Settings
- 17 Investigations in Out-of-Home Child Care Settings
- 18 Field Investigations of Environmental Epidemics
- 19 Field Investigations of Occupational Disease and Injury
- 20 Field Investigations from the State and Local Health Department Perspective
- 21 Epidemiologic Practices in Low-Income Countries
- 22 Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response for the Field Epidemiologist
- 23 Field Investigations of Natural Disasters and Complex Emergencies
- 24 Laboratory Support for the Epidemiologist in the Field
- Appendix: A Walk-through Exercise
- Index
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