{"title":"David Coggon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Coggon\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in accessible texts that explore key concepts in health and epidemiology. Readers can expect clear, thoughtful explanations that demystify complex medical and scientific ideas, making them approachable for both students and general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis work often emphasises practical understanding and critical thinking in health and wellness, providing useful foundations for those interested in public health, occupational medicine, and epidemiological methods.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"epidemiology-for-the-uninitiated-by-david-barker-9780727916044","title":"Epidemiology for the Uninitiated","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis highly successful guide, now in its fifth edition with sales in excess of 26,000, is essential reading for all those requiring a basic understanding of epidemiology—the study of how often and why diseases occur in different groups of people. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, it guides the novice through both the theory and practical pitfalls with the aid of familiar examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSubjects covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat is Epidemiology?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQuantifying Disease in Populations\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComparing Disease Rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMeasurement Error and Bias\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlanning and Conducting a Survey\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEcological Studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLongitudinal Studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCase-control and Cross Sectional Studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExperimental Studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScreening\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOutbreaks of Disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReading Epidemiological Reports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis concise and readable book, now revised and updated, is an invaluable tool for all health care professionals and medical students whether they are getting to grips with epidemiology for the first time or as a practical revision aid for those needing to refresh or update their knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEpidemiology for the Uninitiated\u003c\/em\u003e by David Barker, David Coggon, and Geoffrey Rose offers a comprehensive overview for anyone interested in understanding the fundamental principles of epidemiology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470541209836,"sku":"9780727916044","price":68.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780727916044-epidemiology-for-the-uninitiated.jpg?v=1775221105"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-coggon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}