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Written by renowned epidemiologists and public health experts, this unique text provides complete, concise coverage of epidemiology, biostatistics, preventive medicine, and public health in clear, easy-to-understand terms. One convenient volume delivers must-know content in four complex areas—information that's sure to be covered in today's classrooms and on USMLE exams—presented with a clinical focus and real-life medical examples throughout. Depth of coverage, concise writing style, outstanding online review questions, a clinical emphasis... these features and more make Jekel's your go-to resource for learning, study, and review. - Focuses on clinical problem solving and decision making using epidemiologic concepts and examples - Contains more clinical cases throughout, including global examples. - Offers expanded coverage of the impact of big data and precision medicine, as well as an updated and reorganized biostatistics section - Features quick-reference boxes that showcase key concepts and calculations, and dynamic illustrations that facilitate learning using a highly visual approach - Provides almost 300 multiple-choice chapter review questions and answers in print with additional questions and more online at Student Consult - Aligns content to board blueprints for the USMLE as well as the three specialties certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine: Occupational Medicine, and Public Health & General Preventive Medicine—and is recommended by the ABPM as a top review source for its core specialty examination