Explains what epidemiology is and how vital it is to the discovery, control, and prevention of disease in world populations. Looks at some of the health hazards identified by the study of epidemiology - such as the relationship between tobacco smoking and lung cancer, between various aspects of diet, environment, and exercise, and the origin and spread of new epidemics. Explores the principles behind setting up clinical trials and explains the nature of the basicstatistics concerning disease. Considers the ethical and political issues related to obtaining and using information concerning patients and trials involving placebos
- ISBN: 978-0-19-954333-5
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 160
- Fecha Publicación: 28/02/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés