List of WHO publications: Epidemiology
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Title
Author Rothman, N., Hainaut, P., Schulte, P., Smith, M., Boffetta, P., Perera, F.
Year
2011 Order Number    17300163 ISBN-13
 9789283221630
Price
CHF 125,00  / US$ 150,00 Developing countries    CHF 87,50
English
Molecular Epidemiology has taken advantage of the emergence of technological advances collectively identified as "-omics" (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomic , metabonomics) and their usage in epidemiological studies has heralded a revolution in the design implementation, and interpretation of studies on disease causation. .../...
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2011 Order Number    15400020 ISBN-13
 9789290223924
Price
CHF 10,00  / US$ 12,00 Developing countries    CHF 7,00
English
In a changing and inter-connected world, evidence based information is essential for effectively addressing health problems. In this context, epidemiology plays an important role in providing data that can help setting priorities in an environment of limited resources, in planning of strategies and policies, and in advocating for timely and coordinated action. .../...
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2010 Order Number    19900047 ISBN-13
 9789241548007
Price
CHF 30,00  / US$ 36,00 Developing countries    CHF 21,00
English
This WHO guidance tool has been developed to help countries to systematically evaluate the functioning of their civil registration and vital statistics systems. The aim is to help countries develop a comprehensive understanding of the current system, identify weaknesses in the production and use of vital statistics, and provide the evidence base for corrective action. .../...
Title
Author Curado, M.P., Edwards, B., Shin, H.R., Ferlay, J., Heanue, M., Boyle, P., Storm, H.
Year
2009 Order Number    17300160 ISBN-13
 9789283221609
Price
CHF 250,00  / US$ 300,00 Developing countries    CHF 175,00
English
It is difficult to estimate the number of people around the world who work diligently to collect the data that are presented in Cancer Incidence in Five Continents. One thing is clear: it is a large number. .../...
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2009 Order Number    11500772 ISBN-13
 9789241563871
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CHF 30,00  / US$ 36,00 Developing countries    CHF 30,00
English
This report uses a comprehensive framework for studying health risks that was developed for the World Health Report 2002, which presented estimates for the year 2000. The report provides an update for the year 2004 for 24 global risk factors. .../...
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2007 Order Number    11500698 ISBN-13
 9789241563376
Price
CHF 20,00  / US$ 24,00 Developing countries    CHF 14,00
English
The launch by WHO of an innovative public health mapping programme which promotes the use of computerized Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to improve disease surveillance, is transforming the way geographically linked information can be used to monitor disease, improve health care, and save lives. .../...
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Author Bonita, R., Beaglehole, R., Kjellström, T.
Year
2006 Order Number    11502395 ISBN-13
 9789241547079
Price
CHF 33,00  / US$ 39,60 Developing countries    CHF 19,80
English
The second edition of this popular textbook provides an introduction to the principles and methods of epidemiology. Since publication of the first edition in 1993, Basic epidemiology has become a standard reference for education, training and research in the field of public health and has been translated into more than 25 languages. .../...
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Author Bonita, R., Beaglehole, R., Kjellström, T.
Year
2006 Order Number    18000018 ISBN-13
 9789240681835
Price
CHF 22,00  / US$ 26,40 Developing countries    CHF 11,00
English
Version: eBook (PDF) Downloadable file (2MB). For personal, non-commercial use only on a single computer and/or a laptop/notebook computer. You will require Adobe Reader to open this PDF file http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html Features: - Fully searchable PDF file - Bookmark navigation links to chapters and two levels below the chapter level. .../...
Title
Author Tunstall-Pedoe, H.
Year
2003 Order Number    11500524 ISBN-13
 9789241562232
Price
CHF 45,00  / US$ 54,00 Developing countries    CHF 30,50
English
From 1979 medical researchers worked with the World Health Organization in tracking levels and trends in coronary disease, stroke, and risk factors in men and women in 38 populations across 21 countries, of Europe, Asia, Australasia and North America. MONICA -MONItoring CArdiovascular disease - the most extensive medical research project ever, published its reports over two decades. .../...
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2003 Order Number    11500528 ISBN-13
 9789241562201
Price
CHF 30,00  / US$ 36,00 Developing countries    CHF 21,00
English
This publication seeks to provide a global overview of the nature and extent of injury mortality and morbidity in the form of user-friendly tables and charts. .../...
Title
Author Murray, C.J.L., Salomon, J.A., Mathers, C.D., Lopez, A.D.
Year
2002 Order Number    11500492 ISBN-13
 9789241545518
Price
CHF 50,00  / US$ 60,00 Developing countries    CHF 15,00
English
With increasing life expectancy, measuring population health levels on the basis of mortality rates alone has become less and less relevant in many populations. At the same time, societies invest substantial resources in promoting healthy life, in addition to preventing premature death. .../...
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1983 Order Number    11600027 ISBN-13
 9789241540872
Price
CHF 42,00  / US$ 50,40 Developing countries    CHF 42,00
English
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