Basic Epidemiology for Tuberculosis Program Staff

Basic Epidemiology for Tuberculosis Program Staff

Author: Passannante M.; Sevilla, A.; Ahamed, N.
Publication Date: 2013

Abstract

This guide discusses the use of statistics and epidemiology in TB control. It defines key concepts in epidemiology and gives detailed examples and sample problems. It explains specific uses of epidemiology and epidemiologic terms and techniques. The monograph describes how these concepts can be used by TB program staff and uses data and examples from TB case studies.

Publisher:

Rutgers The State University of New Jersey,New Jersey Medical School,Global Tuberculosis Institute

Topic:

Epidemiological Reporting, Morbidity Rates, Mortality Rates, Statistics

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