**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Epidemiology**Continuing in the tradition of award-winning educator and epidemiologist Dr. Leon Gordis, Gordis Epidemiology, 7th Edition, provides a solid introduction to basic epidemiologic principles as well as practical applications in public health and clinical practice, highlighted by real-world examples throughout. Written by Drs. David D Celentano, Moyses Szklo, and Youssef Farag of Johns Hopkins University, this bestselling text is known for its reader-friendly, accessible writing style and practical approach to a complex and challenging subject, making it a favorite text of students as well as an ideal resource for health care providers, health policy makers, and epidemiologists at all levels of training and practice.
- Covers the basic principles and concepts of epidemiology in a clear, uniquely memorable way, using a wealth of full-color figures, graphs, charts, and cartoons to help you understand and retain key information
- Includes new examples and cases reflecting modern epidemiology, including lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and other current topics of interest
- Reflects how epidemiology is practiced today, with chapters progressing from observation and developing hypotheses to data collection and analyses
- Features end-of-chapter questions for quick self-assessment, and a glossary of genetic terminology
- Provides more than 200 additional multiple-choice self-assessment questions online
- Provides a strong basis for understanding the role and importance of epidemiology in today's data-driven society
