Methods in Observational Epidemiology

This widely used text provides a comprehensive picture of the design, conduct analysis and interpretation of non-experimental studies of both infectious and non-infectious diseases. This second edition has been thoroughly updated to take account of the developments in epidemiology over the past decade. Features of the new edition are as follows

Additional sources of data have become available through the increasing use of computerised records for health-related purposes.

A better understanding of the uses and limitations of certain epidemiologic concepts has been gained

Modifications of traditional study designs are more frequently employed
Biological markers of exposure, disease susceptability and disease itself. All of these developments have been considered in writing the second edition. _ _