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Briefly outlines the science of epidemiology, the study of the changing patterns of disease. Will appeal to general readers and those involved in health.
Synopsis
Epidemiology is the study of the changing patterns of disease. It is a vital field, central to the health of society, to the identification of causes of disease, and to their management and prevention. This Very Short Introduction dispels some of the myths relating to clinical trials, vaccination campaigns, and statistics concerning disease.