Introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

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Beskrivning

"The contents are not specifically nursing orientated but very neatly balanced to be of relevance to all working in the public health arena…the book is well written, the language is clear, and the concepts clearly and simply explained and easily understood"
Journal of Biosocial Science

What are epidemiology and public health?
What is the nature of public health evidence and knowledge?
What strategies can be used to protect and improve health?

The second edition of this bestselling book provides a multi-professional introduction to the key concepts in public health and epidemiology. It presents a broad, interactive account of contemporary public health, placing an emphasis on developing public health skills and stimulating the reader to think through the issues for themselves.

The new edition features additional material on:

Historical perspectives
Public health skills for practice
Evaluation of public health interventions
The nature of evidence and public health knowledge
Translating policy and evidence into practice

An Introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology is key reading for students of public health and healthcare professionals, including: nurses, doctors, community development workers and public health workers.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-08-16
Mått:170 x 240 x 14 mm
Vikt:450 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:192
Upplaga:2
Förlag:McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN:9780335216246

Utforska kategorier

Epidemiologi och medicinsk statistik inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Susan Carr is a Reader in the Health Improvement Research Programme, Community Health & Education Studies Research Centre, Northumbria University, where she researches and teaches public health and primary care issues. Nigel Unwin is Professor of Epidemiology in Advancing Research in Chronic Disease Epidemiology(archEpi), and lead of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Diabetes, in the Institute of Health and Society at Newcastle University, UK. Tanja Pless-Mulloli is Senior Lecturer in Public Health Medicine at the University of Newcastle.

Innehållsförteckning

IntroductionLessons from the history of public health and epidemiology for the 21st centurySources and critical use of health informationMeasuring the frequency of health problemsMeasures of riskEpidemiological study designsWeighing up the evidence from epidemiological studiesThe determinants of health and diseaseHealth promotionHealth needs analysisPrinciples of screeningChanging public health: What impacts on public health practice?