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<p>This book is meant for adoption in first courses on epidemiology in Medical Schools and Faculties of Public Health in <i>developing</i> and <i>transition</i> 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 <i>developed</i> 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 foundation for more advanced teaching.</p><p>The intended readership consists in the first place of general medical students; students following the programme “Preventive Physician” that runs parallel to general medical studies in some countries; students starting to specialize in Public Health; and lecturers in epidemiology. The book can also serve well as an introduction into epidemiology for anybody else interested in this field, for example staff of health institutions.</p><p>Examples and practical work are taken from the present situation of health in Vietnam, which can easily be adapted to any other developing or transition country.</p>