Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health (4th Edition)

Authors: Ann Aschengrau, ScD; George R. Seage, ScD

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Publication Date: September 12, 2018

ISBN-10: 1284128350

ISBN-13: 978-1284128352

Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health, Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive integration of theoretical foundations and practical applications in the field of epidemiology. The text is structured to guide readers through basic concepts and data sources before moving into a rigorous examination of study designs, including experimental, cohort, and case-control studies. By dedicating full chapters to critical topics such as bias, confounding, and random error, the authors equip students with the essential statistical knowledge required to interpret complex epidemiologic research.

This updated edition reflects the latest developments in public health, offering contemporary examples and modern methodological approaches. It addresses both traditional infectious disease epidemiology and the social factors that shape health outcomes in the modern world.

Key Features:

• Current Public Health Statistics: Includes the latest data and examples from recent epidemiologic literature.
• Outbreak Analysis: Features an in-depth investigation into the Ebola outbreak, providing a real-world look at global health crises.
• Focus on Social Determinants: Enhanced emphasis on social factors influencing health, including an examination of how racism affects public health outcomes.
• Advanced Methodologies: Straightforward explanations of cutting-edge methods such as mediation analysis, agent-based modeling, and the use of directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) to assess confounding.
• Enhanced Learning Tools: Includes an expanded glossary and highlighted key terms throughout the text to support student comprehension and retention.