Spatial Epidemiology

Methods and Applications

Paul Elliott editor David Briggs editor Jon Wakefield editor Nicola Best editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:23rd Aug '01

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Spatial Epidemiology cover

Entered for the Society of Authors and the Royal Society of Medicine Medical Book Awards 2001

This book describes, quantifies and explains geographical variations in disease, especially with respect to environmental exposures at the small area scale. It is useful for researchers at any level of experiance with spatial analysis and serves well as both a teaching text and reference book.This is a new paperback edition of the well received text Spatial Epidemiology: methods and applications. It is an easy to read, clear and concise exploration of the field of geographical variations in disease. Especially with respect to variations in environmental exposures at the small-area scale this book gives an authoritative account of current practice and developments. The recent and rapid expansion of the field looks set to continue in line with growing public, governmental and media concern about environmental and health issues, and the scientific need to understand and explain the effects of environmental pollutants on health. Of interest to epidemiologists, public health practitioners, statisticians, geographers, environmental scientists and others concerned with understanding the geographical distribution of disease and the effects of environmental exposures on human health. It will be a valuable source for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in epidemiology, medical geography, biostatistics, environmental health and environmental science as well as a useful source of reference for health policy makers, health economists, regulators and others in the field of environmental health.

. . . this book is a very valuable addition to the bookshelf of public health officials, epidemiologists, environmental scientists, medical geographers and biostatisticians who collect and analyse geographical health data. It is a resource for experts and novices alike. * Statistics in Medicine, Vol 22, No 14 *
. . . a bench-mark text: an excellent addition to the literature on spatial epidemiology. * Biometrics *

ISBN: 9780198515326

Dimensions: 242mm x 168mm x 27mm

Weight: 849g

496 pages