Statistical Estimation of Epidemiological Risk

<i>Statistical Estimation of Epidemiological Risk</i> provides coverage of the most important epidemiological indices, and includes recent developments in the field. A useful reference source for biostatisticians and epidemiologists working in disease prevention, as the chapters are self-contained and feature numerous real examples. It has been written at a level suitable for public health professionals with a limited knowledge of statistics. <p>Other key features include:</p> <ul> <li>Provides comprehensive coverage of the key epidemiological indices.</li> <li>Includes coverage of various sampling methods, and pointers to where each should be used.</li> <li>Includes up-to-date references and recent developments in the field.</li> <li>Features many real examples, emphasising the practical nature of the book.</li> <li>Each chapter is self-contained, allowing the book to be used as a useful reference source.</li> <li>Includes exercises, enabling use as a course text.</li> </ul>