Investigating disease patterns : the science of epidemiology / Paul D. Stolley, Tamar Lasky.
| Author/creator | Stolley, Paul D. |
| Other author | Lasky, Tamar. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Scientific American Library : Distributed by W.H. Freeman, ©1995. |
| Description | x, 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-225) and index. |
| LCCN | 95014250 |
| ISBN | 0716750589 (hard cover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | RA651 .S75 1995 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |