Basic Concepts in Statistics and Epidemiology

'`This book paints a contemporary picture of medicine rooted in its historical and philosophical traditions. Each section covers one aspect of health and health care - its history and philosophy, its various practices and its social engagement in society, and its emergence as a dynamically responsive discipline focused on the improvement of personal health. It is my hope that readers gain an understanding of the complex interconnected nature of health, illness and disease, and their relationships to medical care.''