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Record Nr.

UNINA9910456500203321

Titolo

A dictionary of epidemiology [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, 2008

ISBN

0-19-933893-0

1-282-54360-1

9786612543609

0-19-971815-6

Edizione

[5th ed. /]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (316 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

PortaMiquel S

Disciplina

614.403

Soggetti

Epidemiology

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-289).

Nota di contenuto

A Dictionary of Epidemiology; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; About This Dictionary; Contributors to the Fourth and Fifth Editions; A Dictionary of Epidemiology; Bibliography; References

Sommario/riassunto

The new, completely revised, and updated edition of this classic text --sponsored by the International Epidemiological Association (IEA) and previously edited by John Last-- remains the definitive dictionary in epidemiology worldwide. In fact, with contributions from over 220 epidemiologists and other users of epidemiology from around the globe, it is more than a dictionary: it includes explanations and comments on both core epidemiologic terms and on other scientific terms relevant to all professionals in clinical medicine and public health, as well as to professionals in the other health, li