Introduction to Public Health, 3rd Edition [Fleming - Elsevier Science]
- ISBN/EAN
- 9780729542036
- Editore
- Elsevier Science
- Formato
- Brossura
- Anno
- 2015
- Edizione
- 3
- Pagine
- 400
Disponibile
55,40 €
This text introduces students to the core concepts and principles of public health: the nature and scope of public health; its history; an introduction to health determinants and epidemiology; evidence-based practice in public health and understanding public health data plus more.
New to this Edition
New chapter: 'Public health and social policy'
Focus on infectious diseases and disease prevention
Maggiori Informazioni
| Autore | Fleming Mary Louise; Parker Elizabeth |
|---|---|
| Editore | Elsevier Science |
| Anno | 2015 |
| Tipologia | Libro |
| Lingua | Inglese |
| Indice | Section 1 History, definitions and public health policy Introduction 1 Defining health and public health 2 History and development of public health 3 Public health policy 4 Social policy and public health Section 2 Determinants of health Introduction 5 Epidemiology 6 Biological and environmental determinants 7 Social and emotional determinants Section 3 Ethics, evidence and practice Introduction 8 Ethics and public health 9 Evidence-based practice 10 Planning and evaluation Section 4 Health protection and promotion Introduction 11 Disease control and management 12 Environmental health 13 Disaster preparedness and public health 14 Health promotion Section 5 Contemporary issues Introduction 15 Globalisation and health 16 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health 17 Grand challenges for public health Glossary Index |
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