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An Introduction to Genetic Epidemiology - (Health and Society) by Lyle J Palmer & Paul R Burton & George Davey Smith (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Genetic epidemiology is a very rapidly developing field that has acquired a central role in modern biomedical science.
- About the Author: Lyle J. Palmer is Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto, Canada.
- 256 Pages
- Medical, Epidemiology
- Series Name: Health and Society
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About the Book
This book brings together leading experts to provide an introduction to genetic epidemiology that begins with a primer in human molecular genetics through all the standard methods in population genetics and genetic epidemiology required for an adequate grounding in the field.Book Synopsis
Genetic epidemiology is a very rapidly developing field that has acquired a central role in modern biomedical science. Until now there has been no comprehensive introductory text for students and academics who do not have specialised training in statistics or genetics.
This book begins with a primer in human molecular genetics and then examines standard methods in population genetics and genetic epidemiology required for an adequate grounding in the field. Among much else, the book contains discussion of the public health aspects of the new genetics, and of epidemiological methods for studying genes and environmental factors in complex diseases.
Written by leading international experts and supplemented by a glossary and in-chapter guides to further reading, this essential textbook will be widely welcomed by teachers and students on many courses internationally.
About the Author
Lyle J. Palmer is Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto, Canada.
Paul R Burton is Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at the University of Leicester, UK.
George Davey Smith is Professor of Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Bristol, UK.