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Introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology.
Title:
Introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology.
Author:
Carr, Susan.
ISBN:
9780335233854
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (190 pages)
Contents:
Front cover -- Half title page -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Dedication page -- Content page -- Preface -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Lessons from the history of public health and epidemiology for the twenty-first century -- Chapter 2: Sources and critical use of health information -- Chapter 3: Measuring the frequency of health problems -- Chapter 4: Measures of risk -- Chapter 5: Epidemiological study designs -- Chapter 6: Weighing up the evidence from epidemiological studies -- Chapter 7: The determinants of health and disease -- Chapter 8: Health promotion -- Chapter 9: Health needs analysis -- Chapter 10: Principles of screening -- Chapter 11: Changing public health:what impacts on public health practice? -- Futher reading,references and resources -- Index -- Back Cover.
Abstract:
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? This book provides a multi-professional introduction to the key concepts in public health and epidemiology. It is suitable for students of public health and healthcare professionals.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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