Gordis Epidemiology

About this book

From the Department of Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University and continuing in the tradition of award-winning educator and epidemiologist Dr. Leon Gordis comes the fully revised 6th Edition of Gordis Epidemiology. This bestselling text provides a solid introduction to basic epidemiologic principles as well as practical applications in public health and clinical practice highlighted by real-world examples throughout. New coverage includes expanded information on genetic epidemiology epidemiology and public policy and ethical and professional issues in epidemiology providing a strong basis for understanding the role and importance of epidemiology in todays data-driven society. Covers the basic principles and concepts of epidemiology in a clear uniquely memorable way using a wealth of full-color figures graphs charts and cartoons to help you understand and retain key information Reflects how epidemiology is practiced today with a new chapter organization progressing from observation and developing hypotheses to data collection and analyses Features new end-of-chapter questions for quick self-assessment and a glossary of genetic terminology Provides more than 200 additional multiple-choice epidemiology self-assessment questions online Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text figures and references from the book on a variety of devices