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Book Detail
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Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Preventive Medicine
Jekel, James F.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780721690797 Affiliation: Yale University Schools of Medicine and Public Health, New Haven Dimensions: 10.8 x 0.6 x 8.5 in
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Synopsis:
Succinct yet thorough, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Preventive Medicine, 3rd Edition brings you today's best knowledge on epidemiology, biostatistics, preventive medicine, and public health-in one convenient source. You'll find the latest on healthcare policy and financing . infectious diseases . chronic disease . and disease prevention technology. This text also serves as an outstanding resource for preparing for the USMLE, and the American Board of Preventive Medicine recommends it as a top review source for its core specialty examination. - Discusses the financial concerns and the use and limitations of screening in the prevention of symptomatic disease.
- Emphasizes the application of epidemiologic and biostatistical concepts to everyday clinical problem solving and decision making.
- Showcases important concepts and calculations inside quick-reference boxes.
- Presents abundant illustrations and well-organized tables to clarify and summarize complex concepts.
- Includes 350 USMLE-style questions and answers, complete with detailed explanations about why various choices are correct or incorrect.
- Includes the latest information on Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) . SARS . avian form of H5N1 influenza . the obesity epidemic . and more.
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