Epidemiology

Author: Jiang Qingwu
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Epidemiology is dedicated to studying disease risk factors and etiology from population-based research, intervening in individual health behaviors, and investigating disease pathogenesis at the molecular level. Epidemiology understands the distribution of diseases in populations and grasps the various natural and social factors that affect the distribution of diseases and health in populations. In recent years, epidemiology has increasingly emphasized the study and observation of social, economic, cultural, and environmental factors that affect public health. This textbook is not only suitable for undergraduate students of preventive medicine but also serves as a textbook for 7-year clinical medicine students. It is also a reference book for professionals at various levels, including public health research, disease control, and epidemiology teaching. This textbook is part of the "Ministry of Education's 15th National Planning Textbooks" and is primarily compiled by well-known young and middle-aged epidemiology scholars from China and abroad in recent years. The collection consists of 28 chapters, including the main basic principles and research methods of epidemiology, as well as the epidemiology of major diseases affecting the health of the Chinese people. This textbook strives to reflect the main characteristics of the theoretical depth and broad practicality of epidemiological methodology, presenting a brand-new perspective to readers. This textbook is not only suitable for undergraduate students of preventive medicine but also serves as a textbook for 7-year clinical medicine students. It is also a reference book for professionals at various levels, including public health research, disease control, and epidemiology teaching.