Provides a comprehensive overview of the field and thus bridges the gap between standard textbooks of epidemiology and dispersed publications for specialists that have a narrowed focus on specific areas. It reviews the key issues and methodological approaches pertinent to the field.
Section 1: Concepts and Methodological Approaches in Epidemiology.- Section 2: Statistical Methods in Epidemiology.- Section 3: Applications in Epidemiology.- Section 4: Research Areas in Epidemiology.