Epidemiology is an openly licensed text designed for medical degree–seeking clinical students without a prior background in public health. Using sports medicine and injury prevention examples and applications, it aims to provide students with the basics of epidemiology terms and concepts and is intended to guide medical school students as they prepare for the USMLE Step 1 Exam and to transition from student to clinician. It includes an introduction to general concepts and terminology of epidemiology, study designs and their relationship to clinical questions, and the use of epidemiology in clinical diagnosis and screening of disease. Concluding sections of the book present sources of errors in epidemiologic studies, including bias, confounding, and effect modification. The book is notable for its use of accessible, inclusive figures and examples, and end-of-chapter study guides that summarize the chapter visually. Are you reviewing or adopting this book for a course? Please help us understand your use by filling out this form. How to access the book The main landing page for this book is https://doi.org/10.21061/epidemiology. The open textbook is freely available online in multiple formats, including PDF, ePub, and Pressbooks. A paperback print version (in color) is available for order here. ISBNs ISBN (PDF): 978-1-957213-63-7 ISBN (Pressbooks): 978-1-957213-65-1 ISBN (EPUB): 978-1-957213-64-4 ISBN (print): 978-1-957213-62-0 Table of contents Epidemiology in Sum Measuring Things in Epidemiology Study Designs Diagnostics and Screening The Wrecking Ball: Bias, Confounding, Interaction and Effect Modification Suggested citation Baker, Charlotte (2023). Epidemiology. Blacksburg: Charlotte Baker. https://doi.org/10.21061/epidemiology. Licensed with CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. View errata Report an error
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Open (Access) Textbook
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To supplement course texts.
To use for lectures and course time.
Self-paced for those without public health experience.
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Identify Major Learning Goals:
After completing the Epidemiology resource, the learner will:
Describe epidemiology and associated terms.
Describe the types of prevention.
State the importance of epidemiology.
Demonstrate the ability to use proportions.
Differentiation between incidence and prevalence.
State the advantages and disadvantages of types of study designs.
What are mesasures of effect?
Evaluate the validity and reliability of a study.
Understand when bias is present.
Note when there is confounding evidence in a study.
Target Student Population:
College Lower Division, College Upper Division
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic computer navigation skills.
Basic healthcare or biology knowledge is helpful.
Content Quality
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Strengths:
The concepts are clear and present a strong overview of epidemiology.
The application practice examples are through-out and valid.
Content is complete and appropriate for an entry to epidemiology.
The format is good for a text. There are lots of examples and pictures.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Strengths:
The learner can easily identify the lesson. There are headings and sub-headings.
The text presents material clearly, increasing the learner's potential to understand.
The text can be used in a variety of ways.
Valid content on point to promote learning.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Strengths:
The text was clear and accurate.
The text has a consistent layout.
This is an open-access text and easy to navigate.
The software is robust.
The site was in good working order.
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