Introduction to Epidemiology

by Ray M. Merril, Thomas C. Timmreck

Extensively revised by esteemed professor Ray M. Merrill, this clear and well-organized introductory text covers relevant topics in epidemiology. Introduction to Epidemiology, Fourth Edition is intended for introductory courses in health-related programs at both the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels. Topics covered include Descriptive Epidemiology and Experimental Studies in Epidemiology. It will also serve as a valuable reference for epidemiologists working in the field, industrial hygienists, infectious disease nurses, and staff epidemiologists. Chapters include Exercises with Key Terms and Study Questions. Covering the basic concepts and basic definitions of epidemiology, this text includes useful resources for the instructor. Resources include an Instructors' Manual, Testbank and PowerPointsTM.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, School, Medicine

352 pages, Paperback

First published January 27, 2006

Reviews

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite text, but then again I'm certain I won't be an epidemiologist in my future. Questions were a a bit simple for a grad level class and the Case studies were not as fleshed out as I would have liked my PBL. Explanation of formulae was clear and concise but despite my professor's insistence that WHY we use those formulas and WHEN was really a Biotstats question made much of the book interesting instead of useful.

[Bonnie Jean · Rating 3 out of 5]

This text gets the job done, but a couple of errors caused a couple of extra hours of work for me 🙄

[julia gauffreau · Rating 3 out of 5]

Introduction to Epidemiology is a good study tool for anyone interested in the field of epidemiology; I personally use it as a study tool for Disease Detectives.

[Suzi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty solid, except for a couple of chapters that write mathematical equations out in words rather than just showing examples with numbers. Chapter 2 is the BEST, honestly! Super fascinating. I'm a little disappointed that there were no women included in epidemiological historic moments, though.

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear explanations of complex topics and terms. I still use this text as a reference during my graduate studies.