Epidemiology & Public Health

Pages: 528,
Specialty: Epidemiology & Public Health,
Publisher: Pearson,
Publication Year: 2006,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 213.36x274.32x22.86mm

Because Teaching Matters provides teachers with a realistic depiction of today s classrooms while highlighting the enormous impact they have on everyday lives. The second edition presents material around a framework of five professional commitments that allows them to make sense of what it means to be a teacher. A new critical-thinking framework helps them manage the content better and retain more of what they learn. Increased coverage of diversity and technology is integrated throughout the chapters. A new chapter has also been added on the history and philosophy of education. This book will help teachers make decisions and take responsibility for the consequences of those choices.show more

Weight: 0.98 KG
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Pages: 168,
Specialty: Epidemiology & Public Health,
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer,
Publication Year: 2013,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 174x252x10mm

High-Yield [trademark] Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Public Health, Fourth Edition provides a concise review of the biostatistics concepts that are tested in the USMLE Step 1. Information is presented in an easy-to-follow format, with High-Yield Points that help students focus on the most important USMLE Step 1 facts. The High-Yield [trademark] outline format, with tables, diagrams, photographs, and images to clarify important material, provides a concentrated, efficient review for both course exams and the USMLE.

Weight: 0.24 KG
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Pages: 176,
Specialty: Epidemiology & Public Health,
Publisher: Wiley,
Publication Year: 2018,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 142x215x9mm

How to Complete a PhD in the Medical and Clinical Sciences provides fresh insight into the PhD process and a concise framework to aid current and prospective students undertaking research in the medical and clinical sciences. Filled with useful hints, tips, and practical guidance, the book covers key topics relevant to a PhD researcher such as publishing and presenting, core principles and techniques in medical science, dealing with common pitfalls, and how to write up and move on. Featuring contributions from authors with experience across the PhD research career spectrum, How to Complete a PhD in the Medical and Clinical Sciences is an invaluable resource for those undertaking their doctoral studies. show more

Weight: 0.2 KG
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Pages: 284,
Specialty: Epidemiology & Public Health,
Publisher: Wiley,
Publication Year: 2014,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 138x216x16mm

The best-selling introduction to evidence-based medicine In a clear and engaging style, How to Read a Paper demystifies evidence-based medicine and explains how to critically appraise published research and also put the findings into practice. An ideal introduction to evidence-based medicine, How to Read a Paper explains what to look for in different types of papers and how best to evaluate the literature and then implement the findings in an evidence-based, patient-centred way. Helpful checklist summaries of the key points in each chapter provide a useful framework for applying the principles of evidence-based medicine in everyday practice. This fifth edition has been fully updated with new examples and references to reflect recent developments and current practice. It also includes two new chapters on applying evidence-based medicine with patients and on the common criticisms of evidence-based medicine and responses. How to Read a Paper is a standard text for medical and nursing schools as well as a friendly guide for everyone wanting to teach or learn the basics of evidence-based medicine.

Weight: 0.32 KG
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Pages: 170,
Specialty: Epidemiology & Public Health,
Publisher: Wiley,
Publication Year: 2012,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 140x214x10mm

This concise paperback is one of the best known guides to writing a paper for publication in biomedical journals. Its straightforward format - a chapter covering each of part of the structured abstract - makes it relevant and easy to use for any novice paper writer. How to Write a Paper addresses the mechanics of submission, including electronic submission, and how publishers handle papers, writing letters to journals abstracts for scientific meetings, and assessing papers. This new edition also covers how to write a book review and updated chapters on ethics, electronic publication and submission, and the movement for open access.

Weight: 0.2 KG
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Pages: 344,
Specialty: Epidemiology & Public Health,
Publisher: Cambridge,
Publication Year: 2017,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 152x228x18mm

An essential guide for succeeding in today's competitive environment, this book provides beginning scientists and experienced researchers with practical advice on writing about their work and getting published. This brand new, updated edition also includes a new chapter on editing one's own work, a section on publicizing and archiving one's paper, and updates on authorship, including information on new authorship criteria and on the author identification number ORCID. The book guides readers through the processes involved in writing for and publishing in scientific journals, from choosing a suitable journal, to writing each part of the paper, to submitting the paper and responding to peer review, through checking the proofs. It covers ethical issues in scientific publishing, explains rights and permissions, and discusses writing grant proposals, giving presentations and writing for general audiences. show more

Weight: 0.57 KG
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Specialty: Epidemiology & Public Health,
Publisher: Jaypee,
Publication Year: 2014

Weight: 0.6 KG
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Pages: 576,
Specialty: Epidemiology & Public Health,
Publisher: Wiley,
Publication Year: 2014,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 178x234x28mm

Learn the basics of the five core areas of community and public health Introduction to Community and Public Health covers the basics in each area of community and public health as identified by the Association of Schools of Public Health. In a student-friendly approach, authors Manoj Sharma, Paul W. Branscum, and Ashutosh Atri discuss epidemiology, biostatistics, social and behavioral sciences, environmental health, and healthy policy and management. Written to serve both graduate and undergraduate public health students, as well as to help prepare for the Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam, Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam and Master certified in Health Education Specialist (MCHES) exam, the book covers each of these five core disciplines, plus other important topics such as: * Population dynamics and control * Air, water, and noise pollution, and other environmental issues * Program planning, budgeting, management, and evaluation * Systems thinking and leadership in community and public health Students will gain insight into the descriptive, inferential, and analytical aspects of community and public health, as well as models, methods, and theories in health education and health promotion. Introduction to Community and Public Health provides the foundation necessary to build the skills of tomorrow's community and public health leaders.show more

Weight: 0.92 KG
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Pages: 340,
Specialty: Epidemiology & Public Health,
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett,
Publication Year: 2017,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 213.36x271.78x15.24mm

Introduction to Epidemiology, Seventh Edition is a comprehensive, reader-friendly introduction to this exciting field. Designed for students with minimal training in the biomedical sciences and statistics, this text emphasizes the application of the basic principles of epidemiology according to person, place, and time factors in order to solve current, often unexpected, and serious public health problems. Students will learn how to identify and describe public health problems, formulate research hypotheses, select appropriate research study designs, manage and analyze epidemiologic data, interpret results, and apply results in preventing and controlling disease and health-related events. Offering real-world examples in the form of case studies and news files in each chapter, Introduction to Epidemiology is an accessible and effective approach to learning epidemiology. The Seventh Edition is a thorough revision that offers: * Updated tables, figures and examples throughout * Greater emphasis on epidemiology in international settings, causality, and disease transmission * Real-world public health problems involving both infectious and chronic diseases and conditions show more

Weight: 0.68 KG
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