The third edition of “Epidemiology for Canadian Students” represents an updated and essential resource, serving as the sole introductory epidemiology textbook rooted in Canadian research and studies. In this edition, the book also addresses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Within this resource, students will delve into fundamental concepts while gaining familiarity with Canadian registries, specialized cohorts, provincial health authorities, national statistical agencies, and other critical sources that shape epidemiological research in Canada.
The third edition incorporates new connections to Statistics Canada resources, refreshed examples referencing recent Canadian and global literature, especially with regard to COVID-19, and expanded coverage of causal diagrams.
Key Topics Covered:
Foundational principles and the significance of epidemiological reasoning for healthcare professionals.
Essential parameters in both descriptive and analytical epidemiology.
Identification and management of sources of error in epidemiology, along with techniques for quantifying and controlling these errors.
An accessible introduction to bias, coupled with fundamental parameter estimates, making this concept more approachable for students.
Examination of key study designs and their susceptibility to errors.
Guidance on employing critical appraisal and causal judgment to evaluate epidemiological studies.
This comprehensive resource empowers students with a solid understanding of epidemiology within a Canadian context, equipping them to critically assess research and contribute to evidence-based healthcare practices.
