Concise Handbook of Epidemiology, 2ed (Original Publisher)

The Concise Handbook of Epidemiology, 2nd Edition is a clear, practical, and highly accessible guide to the essential concepts of epidemiology. Designed for both beginners and seasoned professionals, this 2024 edition offers updated insights into modern disease tracking, data interpretation, and risk assessment. Whether you’re a medical student, clinical researcher, public health practitioner, or health policy analyst, this handbook delivers the foundational knowledge required to understand patterns of disease, conduct studies, and interpret data-driven results confidently.

This second edition enhances the original with current examples, updated statistical tools, and expanded coverage of global health trends, making it a valuable resource in today’s data-driven healthcare environment.

Key Features and Highlights:

• Concise and focused coverage of key epidemiological methods and applications
• Ideal for exam prep, classroom use, or quick reference in the field
• Explains study designs (cohort, case-control, cross-sectional) with real-world examples
• Covers measures of association, causality, bias, confounding, and screening
• Updated to reflect modern health data tools and post-pandemic public health challenges
• User-friendly format with diagrams, summary tables, and key point highlights

Topics Covered:
Includes core chapters on epidemiologic study design, disease frequency, measures of risk, bias and confounding, screening, data sources, and interpretation of epidemiologic literature.

About the Author:
Written by an experienced public health researcher and educator with expertise in epidemiological methods, biostatistics, and global health, widely recognized for simplifying complex topics for diverse audiences.

Technical Details:

• File Formats Available: PDF
• File Size: Approx. 8–12 MB
• Language: English
• Device Compatibility: Compatible with Kindle, Apple Books, Android devices, and all major desktop/laptop e-readers

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1: Is this book suitable for students preparing for exams like the MPH, USMLE, or epidemiology coursework?
A: Yes. The handbook is widely used as a study aid and quick review resource for medical and public health students, especially during board prep or applied epidemiology exams.

Q2: Does this edition cover modern tools like digital epidemiology or big data in public health?
A: While concise, the second edition includes updated references to digital surveillance tools and emerging data sources relevant to 21st-century epidemiology.