The second edition of this concise book clearly sets out and explains the analytical methods employed in the study of the incidence of infectious diseases. The well illustrated text uses practical examples throughout and has been thoroughly updated in line with changing health...
Most textbooks on epidemiology are based on chronic, non-infectious conditions, such as coronary heart disease or cancer. Many of the underlying concepts differ when studying the epidemiology of infectious disease. This book introduces the theories behind infectious disease epidemiology...