This sixth edition of A Dictionary of Epidemiology -- the most updated since its inception -- reflects the profound substantive and methodological changes that have come to characterize epidemiology and its associated disciplines. Sponsored by the International Epidemiological Association, this book remains the essential reference for anyone studying or working in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, medicine, or the growing number health sciences in which epidemiologic competency is now required. More than just a dictionary, this text is an essential guidebook to the state of the science. It offers the most current, authoritative definitions of terms central to biomedical and public health literature -- everything from confounding and incidence rate to epigenetic inheritance and Number Needed to Treat. As epidemiology continues to change and grow, A Dictionary of Epidemiology will remain its book of record.

About the Author
Miquel Porta is a physician, epidemiologist and scholar from Barcelona who pioneered clinical and molecular epidemiology in Europe and has promoted the integration of biological, clinical, environmental, and social knowledge and methods in research and teaching worldwide. Porta has served as a visiting scientist at many global institutions, including the University of North Carolina, Harvard, and Imperial College London, and was Chairman of the European Epidemiology Federation.

Reviews
This dictionary continues to be the definitive source of epidemiological terms, concepts, and measures. It clarifies the language for a discipline that evolves with time. The updates in this edition justify replacement of all prior editions in your collection. * Doody's Notes *
The dictionary was a source of fascinating insights in the subjects I know and a challenging and tantalizing introduction to subjects I do not know... [It] is an essential companion in the serious study of, and engagement with, epidemiology and its codependent disciplines.,, It is a vital resource for students, practitioners, teachers, and researchers. * Annals of Epidemiology *
I will not hold back: a dictionary is abslutely necessary and it is a pleasure to hold the new edition and browse through it. * International Journal of Epidemiology *



Book Information
ISBN 9780199976737
Author Miquel Porta
Format Paperback
Page Count 376
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 452g
Dimensions(mm) 231mm * 155mm * 25mm