This book is meant for adoption in first courses on epidemiology in Medical Schools and Faculties of Public Health in "developing" and "transition" countries and in workshops in these countries, taught for example by members of international organizations. It is also suitable for parallel or second reading within curricula in "developed" countries and for teaching epidemiology in a Master's programme on "International Health." The book will enable any lecturer to compose his or her introductory courses on epidemiology by selecting the material deemed appropriate. It will provide a solid...