The new edition of this book is a manual covering the fundamental aspects of epidemiology: preventive care, public health, and organization of medical care.

The book is divided into three parts.

Part 1: Evidence-based medicine is covered together with the general principles of epidemiology. Etiological agents and risk factors are examined along with theoretical and practical examples. Different types of epidemiological study designs, sources of information, and demographic data are included.

Part 2: It is written to provide both essential and detailed information regarding epidemiology and public health medicine. Processes related to promotion and education concerning control and immunization are discussed, with an emphasis on environmental health and preventive and imaging methods.

Part 3: A review of historical cases and principles is presented. The impacts on epidemiology and public health are examined based on current knowledge and practices.