Jekel's Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Preventive Medicine, and Public Health

5th Edition - January 15, 2020
Authors: Joann G. Elmore, Dorothea Wild, Heidi D. Nelson, David L. Katz
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 4 2 0 1 - 9
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Written by renowned epidemiologists and public health experts, this unique text provides complete, concise coverage of epidemiology, biostatistics, preventive medicine, and public health in clear, easy-to-understand terms. One convenient volume delivers must-know content in four complex areas—information that’s sure to be covered in today’s classrooms and on USMLE exams—presented with a clinical focus and real-life medical examples throughout. Depth of coverage, concise writing style, outstanding online review questions, a clinical emphasis … these features and more make Jekel's your go-to resource for learning, study, and review.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
About the authors
Acknowledgments
Contributors
Preface to the 5th edition
SECTION 1. Epidemiology
1. Basic epidemiologic concepts and principles
1 What is epidemiology?
2 Etiology and natural history of disease
3 Ecologic issues in epidemiology
4 Contributions of epidemiologists
5 Summary
Review questions
References
Select readings
Websites
2. Epidemiologic data measurements
1 Frequency
2 Risk
3 Rates
4 Special issues on use of rates
5 Commonly used rates that reflect maternal and infant health
6 Summary
Review questions
References
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3. Epidemiologic surveillance and epidemic outbreak investigation
1 Surveillance of disease
2 Investigation of epidemics
3 Summary
Review questions
References
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Websites
4. The study of risk factors and causation
1 Types of causal relationships
2 Steps in determination of cause and effect
3 Bias in causal research
4 Other common pitfalls in causal research
5 Important reminders about risk factors and disease
6 Summary
Review questions
References
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5. Common research designs and issues in epidemiology
1 Functions of research design
2 Types of research design
3 Research issues in epidemiology
4 Summary
Review questions
References
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Websites
6. Assessment of risk and benefit in epidemiologic studies
1 Definition of study groups
2 Comparison of risks in different study groups
3 Attributable risk measures
4 Application of risk assessment data to policy analysis
5 Application of risk measures to counseling of patients
6 Summary
Review questions
References
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7. Understanding the quality of medical data
1 Goals of data collection and analysis
2 Studying the accuracy and usefulness of medical tests
3 Measuring agreement
4 Summary
Review questions
References
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SECTION 2. Biostatistics
8. Describing variation and distribution of data
1 Variation
2 Statistics and variables
3 Frequency distributions
4 Summary
Review questions
References
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9. Testing hypotheses
1 Statistical inference
2 Testing hypotheses
3 Tests of statistical significance
4 Special considerations
5 Summary
Review questions
References
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10. Analyzing relationships between two variables
1 Choosing an appropriate statistical test
2 Inferences (parametric analysis) from continuous data
3 Inferences (nonparametric analysis) from ordinal data
4 Inferences (nonparametric analysis) from dichotomous and nominal data
5 Summary
Review questions
References
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11. Analyzing relationships between multiple variables
1 Overview of multivariable statistics
2 Assumptions underlying multivariable methods
3 Procedures for multivariable analysis
4 Summary
Review questions
References
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12. Using statistics to design studies
1 Sample size
2 Randomizing study participants
3 Controlling for the testing of multiple hypotheses
4 Summary
Review questions
References
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13. Using statistics to answer clinical questions
1 Meta-analysis
2 Bayes theorem and predictive values of tests
3 Decision analysis
4 Summary
Review questions
References
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SECTION 3. Preventive Medicine
14. Introduction to preventive medicine
1 Basic concepts
2 Measures of health status
3 Natural history of disease
4 Levels of prevention
5 Economics of prevention
6 Preventive medicine training
7 Summary
Review questions
References
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Websites
15. Methods of primary prevention: Health promotion and disease prevention
1 Society’s contribution to health
2 General health promotion and risk assessment
3 Behavioral factors in health promotion
4 Prevention of disease through specific protection
5 Summary
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References
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Websites
16. Principles and practice of secondary prevention
1 Population screening
2 Individual screening and case finding
3 Screening guidelines and recommendations
4 Summary
Review questions
References
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Websites
17. Methods of tertiary prevention
1 Disease, disability, illness, and disease perceptions
2 Opportunities for tertiary prevention
3 Disability limitation
4 Rehabilitation
5 Summary
Review questions
References
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Websites
18. Developing recommendations for clinical preventive services
1 United states preventive services task force
2 Evidence review and recommendations
3 Implemntation of recomemndations in clinical practice
4 Summary
Review questions
References
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19. Chronic disease prevention
1 Overview of chronic disease
2 Prevention of chronic disease
3 Condition-specific prevention
4 Barriers and opportunities
5 Summary
Review questions
References
Websites
20. Prevention of infectious diseases
1 Overview of infectious disease
2 Public health priorities
3 Emerging threats
4 Summary
Review questions
References
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Websites
21. Prevention of mental health and behavior problems
1 Overview
2 Risk and protective factors
3 Prevention
4 Treatment
5 Harm reduction
6 Summary
Review questions
References
22. Occupational medicine and environmental health
1 Physical hazards
2 Chemical hazards
3 Biologic hazards
4 Psychosocial stress
5 Environmental hazards
6 Quantifying exposure
7 Summary
Review questions
References
23. Injury prevention
1 Definitions
2 Burden of injuries
3 The haddon matrix
4 Motor vehicle crashes
5 Firearm injuries
6 Common injuries in the home
7 Surveillance and prevention of injuries
8 Summary
Review questions
References
SECTION 4. Public Health
24. Introduction to public health
1 Definitions of public health
2 Assessing the health of a population
3 Data sources in public health
4 Future trends
5 Summary
Review questions
References
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Websites
25. The US public health system: Structure and function
1 Administration of US public health
2 Broader definitions of public health policy
3 Intersectoral approach to public health
4 Organizations in preventive medicine and public health
5 Assessment and future trends
6 Summary
Review questions
References
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Websites
26. Improving public health in communities
1 Theories of community change
2 Aiming for health equity
3 Steps in developing a health promotion program
4 Future challenges
5 Summary
Review questions
References
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Websites
27. Disaster epidemiology and surveillance
1 Overview
2 Definitions and objectives in the study of disasters
3 Purpose of disaster epidemiology
4 Disaster surveillance
5 Role of government agencies and nongovernmental organizations
6 Summary
Review questions
References
28. Health services organization, financing, and quality improvement
1 Organization and structure of the US health system
2 Financing of health care facilties and public health
3 Assessing and measuring organizational performance
4 Quality improvement in health care
5 Strategic planning and leadership in organizations
6 Summary
Review questions
References
Selected readings
Websites
29. Health care organization, policy, and financing
1 Overview
2 Legal framework of health
3 The medical care system
4 Health care institutions
5 Payment for health care
6 Cost containment
7 Summary
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References
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30. Integrating efforts for clinical care, research, and public health action—one science, one planet, one health
1 Integrating epidemiology, biostatistics, preventive medicine, and public health
2 One health
3 Social determinants of health
4 Lessons from HIV prevention and use of big data going forward
5 Summary
References
Index

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Joann G. Elmore

Dorothea Wild

Heidi D. Nelson

David L. Katz