Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Preventive Medicine

This is the only textbook for medical students and public health school students that combines the disciplines of epidemiology, biostatistics, preventive medicine, and public health in one convenient book. Written by renowned experts in the field, this text presents the information you need with a clinical slant using real-life medical examples throughout. Combining all four disciplines in one book creates an integrated approach that shows the interrelationships among these fields and stresses their clinical relevance. In addition to medical and public health school students, this text serves as a source of information for health care professionals who wish to study these topics on their own or to review for medical board examinations. A comprehensive examination including 350 USMLE-style questions with detailed answers and explanations is provided.Readable and short, with attractively illustrated two-colour line diagrams fully integrated with text. Four disciplines covered in one convenient book.Real-life medical examples used throughout text.Text written by three authors and heavily developed for readability.Biostatistics and complicated formulae simplified for ease of learning.Statistical problems worked out in boxes in detailed step-by-step fashion.Glossary of key terms provided for quick reference.Comprehensive USMLE-style examination with explained answers included.