Epidemiology Unmasked

Download or read book Epidemiology Unmasked written by Stephanie Wang and published by Lulu Press. This book was released on 2020-06-29 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introductory epidemiology book provides an easy approach to understanding infectious disease outbreaks. This book is perfect for anyone with an ambition to learn about health-related concepts and take on an intellectual challenge, including those with little to no background in public health. The book aims to spread awareness about epidemiology so that people can understand the impact of their actions and act responsibly in the future, as well as make the general population more prepared for the next public health crisis. It provides a friendly introduction to topics such as infectious diseases, epidemiological study designs, and a step-by-step breakdown of the COVID-19 pandemic. Editorial Reviews: "Stephanie, great job on this book. I enjoyed reading it and I see you did lots of research into it and you were right to the point. It reads very nicely and clearly. You are set to become a successful epidemiologist!!" - Dr. Roy Chemaly, MD, Director of Infection Control, MD Anderson Cancer Center; Professor of Epidemiology, University of Texas School of Public Health "Brilliant, easy-to-read, and an amazing resource for every ambitious epidemiology student. Epidemiology Unmasked provides a gentle introduction to the hallmark of public health—epidemiology. I read the book from beginning to end, and every moment was full of enjoyment and packed with information. The book serves a variety of purposes: a fun read for anyone, a textbook for gifted students, a scholarly guide for science competitions, among several others." - Dr. Zhaoming He, Professor of Bioengineering, Texas Tech University