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Epidemiology for Public Health Performance is a best-selling text that provides comprehensive coverage of all major topics in introductory epidemiology and aligns with the core competencies of epidemiology in postgraduate and postgraduate courses. Dealing with the heart of epidemiology — from study projects to descriptive epidemiology to quantitative measures — this readable text is accessible and interesting to a wide range of novice students in all health-related disciplines. The unique focus is on real-world epidemiological applications and the development of skills that students can use in future courses and in the field. The new sixth edition has been significantly updated: • A new chapter in epidemiology and politics • Increased emphasis on health inconsistencies, genetic epidemiology and current epidemics (e.g., opium epidemic, cannabis abuse and gun violence) ) • Data coverage (big data), wearable technology for collecting health data, climate change and more. • Unique chapters on mental epidemiology, occupational and occupational health, molecular and genetic epidemiology, and job options • Updated examples, tables, and figures throughout the text