Epidemiology: Beyond the Basics is authored by Moyses Szklo and published in its 4th Edition by Jones & Bartlett Learning. The book is written for readers who have already grasped the fundamental strategies of analytic epidemiology, aiming to delve deeper into key concepts and methods such as study design, measures of association, and research assessment. Through real-life examples sprinkled throughout, it provides a clear and accessible exploration of these topics without delving into complex statistical formulations. This invaluable resource is perfect for intermediate students and practicing epidemiologists looking to expand their understanding of epidemiology’s role in the medical and public health sciences.

The 4th Edition has been updated with new exercises and discussions on various contemporary issues, including prevalence ratios versus odds ratios, inverse probability weighting as a technique to correct for selection bias, regression to the mean leading to Glymour bias, mediation analysis, correction for competing causes in multivariate analysis, the extension of the Cox model for nested case-control studies, multilevel analysis, and translational epidemiology. Additionally, this edition features an enhanced package of instructor materials, including an instructor’s manual, PowerPoint lecture slides, and a test bank.

With 578 pages of comprehensive content, the book is published on May 2, 2018, with dimensions measuring 6.75 x 1.25 x 8.75 inches. It carries the ISBN-10 number 128411659X and the ISBN-13 number 978-1284116595.