Epidemiology Unmasked: An Introduction to Epidemiology in Public Health

Stephanie Wang

juin 2020 · Lulu Press

À propos de cet e-book

This introductory epidemiology book provides an easy approach to understanding infectious disease outbreaks. This book is perfect for anyone with an ambition to learn about health-related concepts and take on an intellectual challenge, including those with little to no background in public health. The book aims to spread awareness about epidemiology so that people can understand the impact of their actions and act responsibly in the future, as well as make the general population more prepared for the next public health crisis. It provides a friendly introduction to topics such as infectious diseases, epidemiological study designs, and a step-by-step breakdown of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Editorial Reviews:

"Stephanie, great job on this book. I enjoyed reading it and I see you did lots of research into it and you were right to the point. It reads very nicely and clearly. You are set to become a successful epidemiologist!!" - Dr. Roy Chemaly, MD, Director of Infection Control, MD Anderson Cancer Center; Professor of Epidemiology, University of Texas School of Public Health

"Brilliant, easy-to-read, and an amazing resource for every ambitious epidemiology student. Epidemiology Unmasked provides a gentle introduction to the hallmark of public health—epidemiology. I read the book from beginning to end, and every moment was full of enjoyment and packed with information. The book serves a variety of purposes: a fun read for anyone, a textbook for gifted students, a scholarly guide for science competitions, among several others." - Dr. Zhaoming He, Professor of Bioengineering, Texas Tech University

À propos de l'auteur

Stephanie Wang is a junior at Seven Lakes High School in Katy, Texas and an avid math and science enthusiast. She is a Science Olympiad national champion and 5-time national medalist, 2-time AIME qualifier, World Science Scholar, USA Biology Olympiad Semifinalist, and MIT Math Prize for Girls invitee. She is an honoree of the Certificate of Congressional Recognition on behalf of the US House of Representatives for the publication of Epidemiology Unmasked. As an aspiring entrepreneur, she is the President of Education of Kid Teach Kid, a national mentorship organization with over 1,000 members. Stephanie is also an avid science researcher, having published two research papers in both international conferences and peer-reviewed academic journals. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys ice skating, swimming, and baking.

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