Concepts of Epidemiology

"Concepts in Epidemiology explains and illustrates the language, principles, and methods underlying the science of epidemiology, and its applications to policy making, health service planning and health promotion. Illustrated, there are exercises to help readers deepen their understanding, with detailed material captured in tables. Each chapter ends in a summary, and all technical and specialized terminology is explained and defined in a glossary. The book places particular emphasis on integrating the ideas of epidemiology."--Jacket.