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<p>Preface, vi</p> <p>List of contributors, viii</p> <p><b>Part 1 Epidemiology</b></p> <p>1 Epidemiology: defining disease and normality, 3<br /> <i>Sara T. Brookes and Yoav Ben-Shlomo</i></p> <p>2 Measuring and summarising data, 11<br /> <i>Sara T. Brookes and Yoav Ben-Shlomo</i></p> <p>3 Epidemiological concepts, 20<br /> <i>Sara T. Brookes and Yoav Ben-Shlomo</i></p> <p>4 Statistical inference, confidence intervals and P-values, 26<br /> <i>Kate Tilling, Sara T. Brookes and Jonathan A.C. Sterne</i></p> <p>5 Observational studies, 36<br /> <i>Mona Jeffreys and Yoav Ben-Shlomo</i></p> <p>6 Genetic epidemiology, 46<br /> <i>David M. Evans and Ian N.M. Day</i></p> <p>7 Investigating causes of disease, 55<br /> <i>Debbie A. Lawlor and John Macleod</i></p> <p>Self-assessment questions – Part 1: Epidemiology, 63</p> <p><b>Part 2 Evidence-based Medicine</b></p> <p>8 An overview of evidence-based medicine, 69<br /> <i>Yoav Ben-Shlomo andMatthew Hickman</i></p> <p>9 Diagnosis, 74<br /> <i>Penny Whiting and Richard M.Martin</i></p> <p>10 Prognosis, 84<br /> <i>Yoav Ben-Shlomo andMatthew Hickman</i></p> <p>11 Effectiveness, 92<br /> <i>Sara T. Brookes and Jenny Donovan</i></p> <p>12 Systematic reviews and meta-analysis, 102<br /> <i>Penny Whiting and Jonathan Sterne</i></p> <p>13 Health economics, 112<br /> <i>William Hollingworth and Sian Noble</i></p> <p>14 Audit, research ethics and research governance, 120<br /> <i>Joanne Simon and Yoav Ben-Shlomo</i></p> <p>Self-assessment questions – Part 2: Evidence-based medicine, 128</p> <p><b>Part 3 Public Health</b></p> <p>15 Public health, 135<br /> <i>Matthew Hickman, Ruth Kipping and David Gunnell</i></p> <p>16 Screening, 145<br /> <i>Angela E. Raffle</i></p> <p>17 Infectious disease epidemiology and surveillance, 152<br /> <i>Caroline Trotter, Isabel Oliver and Matthew Hickman</i></p> <p>18 Inequalities in health, 160<br /> <i>Bruna Galobardes,Mona Jeffreys, and George Davey Smith</i></p> <p>19 Health improvement, 170<br /> <i>Bruce Bolam</i></p> <p>20 Evaluating public health and complex interventions, 177<br /> <i>Yoav Ben-Shlomo and Rona Campbell</i></p> <p>21 Health care targets, 184<br /> <i>Maya Gobin and Gabriel Scally</i></p> <p>22 Global health, 191<br /> <i>Sanjay Kinra, David L. Heymann and Shah Ebrahim</i></p> <p>Self-assessment questions – Part 3: Public health, 202</p> <p>Glossary of terms, 205</p> <p>Self-assessment answers – Part 1: Epidemiology, 221</p> <p>Self-assessment answers – Part 2: Evidencebased medicine, 224</p> <p>Self-assessment answers – Part 3: Public health, 228</p> <p>Index, 233</p>

This introductory overview for pre-med and medical students, public health students, and junior doctors<br />sets out key concepts, processes, measurements, and types of studies in epidemiology, and outlines<br />major elements of evidence-based medicine, with chapters on diagnosis, prognosis, effectiveness,<br />systematic reviews and meta-analysis, health economics, and research ethics. Final chapters on public<br />health discuss healthcare inequalities. This sixth edition contains new chapters on genetic epidemiology<br />and on global health and climate change, along with new global case studies. The reader-friendly color<br />layout features objectives, boxes, checklists, key points, charts, and process illustrations. Other<br />learning features include a glossary and in-depth case quizzes with explained answers. Each chapter<br />ends with further reading and a list of web sites. Editor Ben-Schlomo teaches clinical epidemiology at<br />the University of Bristol, UK. (<b>Book News</b>, June 2013)

<b>Yoav Ben-Shlomo</b> is Professor of Clinical Epidemiology, School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol<br /><br /><b>Sara T. Brookes</b> is Senior Lecturer in Health Services Research & Medical Statistics, School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol<br /><br /><b>Matthew Hickman</b> is Professor in Public Health and Epidemiology, School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol

<p><b><i>Translating the evidence from the bedside to populations<br /> </i></b><br /> This sixth edition of the best-selling <i>Epidemiology, Evidence-based Medicine and Public Health Lecture Notes</i> equips students and health professionals with the basic tools required to learn, practice and teach epidemiology and health prevention in a contemporary setting.<br /> <br /> The first section, ‘Epidemiology’, introduces the fundamental principles and scientific basis behind work to improve the health of populations, including a new chapter on genetic epidemiology. Applying the current and best scientific evidence to treatment at both individual and population level is intrinsically linked to epidemiology and public health, and has been introduced in a brand new second section: ‘Evidence-based Medicine’ (EBM), with advice on how to incorporate EBM principles into your own practice. The third section, 'Public Health', introduces students to public health practice, including strategies and tools used to prevent disease, prolong life, reduce inequalities, and includes global health.</p> <p>Thoroughly updated throughout, including new studies and cases from around the globe, key learning features include:</p> <ul> <li>Learning objectives and key points in every chapter</li> <li>Extended coverage of critical appraisal and data interpretation</li> <li>A brand new self-assessment section of SAQs and ’True/False’ questions for each topic</li> <li>A glossary to quickly identify the meaning of key terms, all of which are highlighted for study and exam preparation</li> <li>Further reading suggestions on each topic</li> </ul> <p>Whether approaching these topics for the first time, starting a special study module or placement, or looking for a quick-reference summary, this book offers medical students, junior doctors, and public health students an invaluable collection of theoretical and practical information.</p>

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