Investigating disease patterns : the science of epidemiology / Paul D. Stolley, Tamar Lasky.

Author/creator Stolley, Paul D.
Other author Lasky, Tamar.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Scientific American Library : Distributed by W.H. Freeman, ©1995.
Descriptionx, 242 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Epidemics and science -- The beginnings of epidemiology -- Lung cancer: new methods of studying disease -- Heart disease: untangling the risk factors -- Hazards in the environment: finding "safe" levels -- Medicines that backfire -- Screening populations: costs, risks, and benefits -- Health care services: what works? -- The future of disease and epidemiology.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 223-225) and index.
LCCN 95014250
ISBN0716750589 (hard cover)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks RA651 .S75 1995 ✔ Available Place Hold