Medical Epidemiology: Population Health and Effective Health Care, Fifth Edition, authored by Raymond S. Greenberg, delves into the critical role of epidemiology in modern clinical medicine. This comprehensive text, published by McGraw Hill / Medical on May 8, 2015, is a quintessential resource for understanding the principles and concepts of epidemiology and their application to efficient patient care. Spanning 288 pages, it presents the most current information on disease patterns and risk factors, linking them directly to clinical practice through Health Scenarios in each chapter.

The fifth edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect significant changes in the use of epidemiologic methods and major policy shifts. New chapters explore timely topics such as global health, social determinants of health, health inequalities, comparative effectiveness, quality of care, variations in care, and implementation science. These additions enhance the book’s clinical focus by providing more information on evaluating, summarizing, and using evidence to improve patient outcomes.

First published nearly a quarter of a century ago, Medical Epidemiology remains an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to understand the connection between population-based science and effective health care practices. It is recognized as a Doody’s Core Title for 2024, highlighting its continued relevance in today’s evolving medical landscape.