Epidemiology by Design
A Causal Approach to the Health Sciences
Daniel Westreich
Reviews and Awards
"This book adds to the existing collection of epidemiology books by incorporating causal inference while introducing and explaining new topics. This is an ideal text for aspiring health services researchers, clinician-scientists, and epidemiologists looking to begin learning about conducting and appraising health sciences research. Explanations provide a thorough introduction to the field, and references provide pathways to continue study." -- Morgan B Swanson, Doody's
"Much of epidemiology is about estimating causal effects: how risk factors or exposures relate to disease, or the effects of interventions or other factors on health outcomes. This introductory text by Westreich introduces students to the basics of epidemiology through this lens of intervention and impact. Its focus on how to articulate clear research questions, and design rigorous studies to answer them, will be particularly useful to students looking to make a difference in the public's health.Â" -- Elizabeth Stuart, Professor, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
"Causal inference should be at the heart of epidemiology. And yet, introductory epidemiology has never been taught through the lens of causal thinking. This smart and engaging book does just that. Westreich brings a fresh perspective to teaching the foundations of the field--one that positions the reader beautifully for subsequent deeper thinking about causes and how we may intervene to promote the health of populations." --Sandro Galea, University of Boston, author of Urban Health