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An Introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology
Susan Carr
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Description for An Introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology
Paperback. This 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. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 170 x 8. Weight in Grams: 372.
"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
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 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
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Open University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780335216246
SKU
V9780335216246
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About Susan Carr
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.
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