Welcome to the Website for Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health, Second Edition.

The Second Edition of this best selling text is a comprehensive introduction to principles applied in the practice of epidemiology in public health. Featuring the most current data, this revision incorporates modern ideas in epidemiological thinking that have been largely omitted in other textbooks, providing an overview that is up-to-date and thorough.

Successfully tested in the authors’ own courses at Boston University and Harvard University, Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health will familiarize readers with terminology and key concepts in the design, analysis, and interpretation of epidemiological research.

Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health, Second Edition is accompanied by a full package of instructor and student resources. Please click the links at left to access these resources.