Epidemiology

This collection of books and other resources is intended as a starting point for those interested in learning about Epidemiology.

Related Guides:

• Reporting Research and Evaluating Studies (Galter Library)   
• Mathematics and Statistics (Northwestern University Library)
• Social Science Data Resources- includes "Health and Health Care" (Northwestern University Library)

Northwestern University units that focus on epidemiology research include:

• Center for Epidemiology & Population Health 
• Department of Preventive Medicine Epidemiology division

Training opportunities and advisory services include:

• LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) has statistics classes--sign into LinkedIn Learning with your NetID from this page - a few of the biostats courses (viewable once you sign in)
• Biostatistics Collaboration Center (BCC) offers free biostats consultations- see: training catalog 
• NUIT Research Computing Services research training 
• NUCATS- NUCATS Navigator service: training, advice on a study or survey design

 Units of federal, state, and local government agencies that focus on epidemiology research and information include:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  
  • Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services (CSELS)
  • National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
  • Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research (WONDER)   
• Illinois Department of Public Health
  • Division of Epidemiologic Studies
• City of Chicago - Department of Public Health 
  • Health Data and Reports
  • Surveillance, Epidemiology and Research 

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