Epidemiological studies a practical guide - Silman, Alan J. (Cambridge University Press, 2002)
Includes index
Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Scope of this volume; Acknowledgements; Part I Introduction; Part II Measuring the occurrence of disease; Part III Studying associations between risk factors and disease; Part IV Selection of populations and samples to study; Part V Information from epidemiological surveys; Part VI Analysis and interpretation of epidemiological data; Part VII Other practical issues; Index
This new edition explains the principles and practice of epidemiology. Using relevant exercises and examples, taken from real life, it illustrates how to set up a study; it serves to produce valid results that will satisfy grant bodies and journal editors; ultimately it bridges the gap between theory and practice