BASIC AND CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY, 2/ED.

This pioneer book in the area of Basic and Clinical Epidemiology in Indian sub-continent gives an introduction to principles and practice of Basic and Clinical Epidemiology in a simple and lucid manner. Book starts with factors leading to disease causation and details the interaction between Agent, Host and Environment. An introduction to the environmental and occupational epidemiology is given. The book attempts to integrate the Basic Epidemiology taught in didactic lectures with the process and of Clinical Research in Practice.Highlights of the Book:? Epidemiological information in Indian context.? Principles of Basic and Clinical Epidemiology covered.? Comprehensive coverage of Clinical Trials.? Statistical Methods explained.? Terms used in Basic and Clinical Epidemiology and Statistics fully explained.? Ethics in Clinical Research explained especially in Indian context.? Guidelines on how to evaluate a published paper given.? Process of Clinical Research (Hypothesis to proof).? Updating knowledge about recent advances in Epidemiology.