Field Epidemiology [Hardcover]

Michael B. Gregg (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0195142594 | ISBN-13: 978-0195142594 | Edition: 2

Field epidemiology involves the application of epidemiologic methods to unexpected health problems when a rapid on-site investigation is necessary for timely intervention. Based on decades of experience in both infectious and non-infectious diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this book describes in simple and practical terms the distinct approach, tasks, and actions needed for successful field investigations. Guidance is given on such issues as how to perform surveillance, manage and execute field investigations, collect and analyze data, perform surveys, adapt a personal computer for field use, and communicate the findings. Specific advice is also given on such subjects as dealing with the media; investigations in healthcare, day-care, and international settings; and the legal aspects of field studies. An entire chapter covers the proper collection, handling, and testing of infectious and non-infectious agents in the field. In the Second Edition, four new chapters cover many unique aspects of field studies in the workplace, after natural disasters, in preparation for and response to possible bioterrorist attacks, and by state and local health departments. Finally, an appendix describes how to investigate a common source food-borne epidemic. This text gives public health professionals and students a practical and complete reference to use in virtually any field investigation setting.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The second edition of Dr. Michael Gregg's Field Epidemiology, like the first edition from 1996, is an important contribution to the area of applied epidemiology. This book fills an important niche, particularly in view of the anthrax bioterrorism attacks in September 2001. Considering the resources now being directed toward bioterrorism preparedness, this book is needed...it certainly should be read and available for reference."--American Journal of Epidemiology

"Clearly this book provides an excellent primer in basic epidemiologic techniques, including discussions of principles and surveillance; collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data; surveys and sampling; even the more advanced topics, such as confounding, the role of chance, and the exploration of interactions, are discussed...Thus, such a book provides readers with a greater appreciation and understanding for work behind the resulting publication...Overall, I find the writing to be lucid and readable."--Emerging Infectious Diseases

About the Author

Michael B. Gregg is at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 451 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition (April 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195142594
• ISBN-13: 978-0195142594
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,438,141 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Does the job, January 18, 2008

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This review is from: Field Epidemiology (Hardcover)

I'm negatively biased because I really disliked the class and instructor that went along with this book... but it's actually pretty good and has interesting case studies.

5.0 out of 5 stars Field Epidemiology, March 4, 2006

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Lopresti Salvatore (Palmi, RC Italy) - See all my reviews
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I'm an italian epidemiologist. I have frequented, in many conferences around the world, some among the most important American epidemiologists. Many of these are among the authors of this book. I consider this book an example of the more scientific high-level in the field epidemiology.