Epidemiology An Introduction, 3rd Edition

Epidemiology for Canadian Students, Third Edition introduces the principles and methods of epidemiology within a Canadian context, updating the only introductory textbook grounded in Canadian research and data. Incorporating lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, the book familiarizes students with Canadian registries, special-purpose cohorts, provincial health administrators, national statistical agencies, and other data sources essential for epidemiologic research in Canada. The text covers core concepts, including descriptive and analytical epidemiology, study design, sources of error and bias, causal diagrams, and critical appraisal, providing a solid foundation for health professionals and students seeking to understand and apply epidemiological reasoning.

Key Features:

• Focus on epidemiology in the Canadian context with relevant examples and datasets
• Updated coverage including COVID-19 research and international literature
• Explains core epidemiologic concepts: study design, bias, error, and causal inference
• Introduces critical appraisal and causal judgment for evaluating studies
• Includes links to Statistics Canada resources and Canadian registries
• Accessible presentation of complex concepts for health students and professionals
• Expanded coverage of causal diagrams and analytical reasoning