Lecture Notes: Epidemiology, Evidence-based Medicine and Public Health

Translating the evidence from the bedside to populations This sixth edition of the best-selling Epidemiology, Evidence-based Medicine and Public Health Lecture Notes equips students and health professionals with the basic tools required to learn, practice and teach epidemiology and health prevention in a contemporary setting. The first section, ‘Epidemiology’, introduces the fundamental principles and scientific basis behind work to improve the health of populations, including a new chapter on genetic epidemiology. Applying the current and best scientific evidence to treatment at both individual and population level is intrinsically linked to epidemiology and public health, and has been introduced in a brand new second section: ‘Evidence-based Medicine’ (EBM), with advice on how to incorporate EBM principles into your own practice. The third section, 'Public Health' introduces students to public health practice, including strategies and tools used to prevent disease, prolong life, reduce inequalities and includes global health. Thoroughly updated throughout, including new studies and cases from around the globe, key learning features include: Learning objectives and key points in every chapter Extended coverage of critical appraisal and data interpretation A brand new self-assessment section of SAQs and ’True/False’ questions for each topic A glossary to quickly identify the meaning of key terms, all of which are highlighted for study and exam preparation Further reading suggestions on each topic Whether approaching these topics for the first time, starting a special study module or placement, or looking for a quick-reference summary, this book offers medical students, junior doctors, and public health students an invaluable collection of theoretical and practical information. CONTENTS Section A Epidemiology 1. Epidemiology – defining disease and normality Sara Brookes & Yoav Ben-Shlomo 2. Measuring and summarising data Sara Brookes & Yoav Ben-Shlomo 3. Epidemiological concepts Sara Brookes & Yoav Ben-Shlomo 4.Statistical inference, confidence intervals and P values Kate Tilling & Sara Brookes 5. Observational studies Mona Jeffreys & Yoav Ben-Shlomo 6. Genetic epidemiology David M Evans & Ian Day 7. Investigating causes of disease Debbie A Lawlor & John Macleod Self-assessment questions for epidemiology Section B Evidence Based Medicine 8. Evidence Based Medicine – an overview Yoav Ben-Shlomo & Matthew Hickman 9. Diagnosis Penny Whiting & Richard M Martin 10. Prognosis Yoav Ben-Shlomo & Matthew Hickman 11. Effectiveness Sara Brookes & Jenny Donovan 12. Systematic reviews and meta-analysis Penny Whiting & Jonathan A C Sterne 13. Health economics William Hollingworth & Sian Noble 14. Audit, research ethics and governance Joanne Simon & Yoav Ben-Shlomo Self-assessment questions for evidence based medicine Section C Public Health 15. Public Health Matthew Hickman, Ruth Kipping & David Gunnell 16. Screening Angela E Raffle 17. Infectious disease epidemiology and surveillance Caroline Trotter, Isabel Oliver & Matthew Hickman 18. Inequalities in health Bruna Galobardes, Mona Jeffreys & George Davey Smith 19. Health improvement Bruce Bolam 20. Evaluating public health and complex interventions Yoav Ben-Shlomo & Rona Campbell 21. Health care targets Maya Gobin & Gabriel Scally 22. Global Health Sanjay Kinra, David L Heymann & Shah Ebrahim Self-assessment questions for public health Glossary of terms Self-assessment answers