Epidemiology : beyond the basics /

Written for those who are familiar with the basic strategies of analytic epidemiology, Epidemiology: Beyond the Basics takes readers through a more rigorous discussion of key epidemiologic concepts and methods such as study design, measures of association, research assessment, and more. With real-li...

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Autor principal: Szklo, M.
Otros Autores: Nieto, F. Javier, author.
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Publicado: Burlington, Massachusetts : Jones & Bartlett Learning, c2019.
Edición:4ta ed.
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Acceso en línea:Índice
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  • Basic study designs in analytical epidemiology
  • Measuring disease occurrence
  • Measuring associations between exposures and outcomes
  • Understanding lack of validity : bias
  • Identifying noncausal associations : confounding
  • Defining and assessing heterogeneity of effects : interaction
  • Stratification and adjustment : multivariate analysis in epidemiology
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Communicating results of epidemiologic studies
  • Epidemiologic issues in the interface with public health policy.