Dictionary of Epidemiology |  | Author: Miquel Porta
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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The new, completely revised, and updated edition of this classic text --sponsored by the International Epidemiological Association (IEA) and previously edited by John Last-- remains the definitive dictionary in epidemiology worldwide. In fact, with contributions from over 220 epidemiologists and other users of epidemiology from around the globe, it is more than a dictionary: it includes explanations and comments on both core epidemiologic terms and on other scientific terms relevant to all professionals in clinical medicine and public health, as well as to professionals in the other health, life, and social sciences. Anyone seeking clarity on epidemiologic and methodological definitions important to human health will find it here. On the eve of a field trip to a foreign land, a health scientist remarked that if he had to limit his professional library to one volume on epidemiology, this would be the book he would choose.
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 Extremely helpful January 5, 2007
EpiCrazy (NC, USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm a first year student in a doctoral program in epidemiology. This book has been a life saver!
The Absolute Best Resource for Epidemiologists March 3, 2008
Christina M. Ventura (Wappingers, NY)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a research and teaching assistant, as well as a 2nd year Epidemiology student, I have found this to be the absolute BEST book for resources within the subject. I have used this book to grade papers against (with definitions), and have used it in my own understanding of forgotten or convoluted concepts. If you want a very accurate, succinct definition of everything epi, you need this book. In fact, if you are involved in Epi in ANY way, you need this book. It is a wonderful book for an even better price. I carry it with me at all times.
wonderful resource May 9, 2008
NJ
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am a doctoral student in epidemiolgy and have been working in the field of public health for the past ten years. This book is highly recommended. It is particularly useful for MDs and other professionals who need quick and easily understandable explainations of epidemilogical terms.
A new edition that incorporates the most recent developments in epidemiology November 24, 2008
Alfredo Morabia
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Dictionary of Epidemiology, sponsored by the International Epidemiology Association, is a 290-page book containing approximately 2600 definitions of words, acronyms and concepts used in epidemiology. It comprises a short reader guide on how best to use the Dictionary, and a reference section complemented by a bibliography.
Compared to the four previous editions, the fifth edition incorporates the developments of epidemiologic activity over the last ten years: evidence-based medicine, genetic epidemiology, causal models and graphs. The Dictionary can be of interest to a wide audience of people, scientists or not, who either just discovered or are familiar with epidemiology.
excellent book for master's class in epidemiology September 23, 2009
Tarak Patel
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It explains various defination in epidemiology with excellent explanation. Great source of help for my master's program in research.
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