BNS 223: Epidemiology
The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems.
Course Content
Explore the detailed topics covered in Epidemiology.
Introductory Concepts in Epidemiology
Principles in Demography
Epidemiology in Practice and Research
Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
Key References
A selection of key texts and resources cited in this course unit.
- Gordis, L. (2004). Epidemiology (3rd Ed). Philadelphia: Saunders Company
- World Health Organisation (2002). Basic Epidemiology. Geneva: WHO
- Jekel, J.F. (1996). Epidemiology, biostatistics and preventive medicine. W.B. Saunders
- Bonita, R., & Beaglehole, R. (2007). Basic Epidemiology. Geneva: World Health Organization.
- Bhopal, R. (2008). Concepts of Epidemiology. Oxford.
- Moon, G., & Gould, M. (2000). Epidemiology: An Introduction. Open University Press