Introduction to Public Health.
Title:
Introduction to Public Health.
Author:
Goldsteen, Raymond L.
ISBN:
9780826141538
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (266 pages)
Contents:
Introduction to Public Health -- About the Authors -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. Introduction and Overview -- The Promise of Public Health -- The Practice of Public Health -- Health Impact Pyramid -- The Prospects for Public Health -- References -- 2. Origins of Public Health -- Introduction -- Life During the Industrial Revolution -- Modern Public Health is Born -- Success of Public Health Measures -- References -- 3. Organization and Financing of Public Health -- Introduction -- Federal Public Health -- State Public Health -- Local Public Health -- Funding Public Health -- References -- 4. Infectious Disease Control -- Pandemic and Avian Influenza -- Perinatal Hepatitis B -- Foodborne Disease -- Rising Public Health Risk of Unvaccinatd Children -- Investigation of a Disease Outbreak of Epidemic -- References -- 5. Injuries and Noninfectious Diseases -- Introduction -- Motor Vehicle Injuries -- Childhood Obesity -- Improving Access to Medical Care -- References -- 6. Public Health System Performance -- Accountability and Evidence-based Public Health -- Public Health System Improvement -- References -- 7. Public Health: Promise and Prospects -- Has Public Health Lived Up to Its Ideal? -- What are the Barriers to Public Health in Meeting Its Mission? -- Global Health Threats and Public Health in the United States -- Challenges for Public Health -- References -- Index.
Abstract:
"More than just another preliminary textbook, this comprehensive introduction for those who are new to the field of public health weaves together its values, goals and practices of into a lucid introductory text.". Sally Guttmacher , PhD. Professor, Director, Masters in Community Public Health Program. New York University. Affordably priced and designed to offer an inviting introduction to public health, this introductory textbook provides a comprehensive understanding of the unique history, economics, orientation, function, activities, and mission of public health. This concise reference describes the successes and failures of the public health care system, giving students a clear picture of the current status of the health care industry. Introduction to Public Health also identifies new public health initiatives, including evidence-based practices, accreditation and credentialing programs, and more. Also discussed are critical, up-to-the-minute issues, such as health disparities, infectious and chronic disease prevention, and injury prevention. The book also presents real-life public health vignettes in every chapter to help conceptualize the complex set of factors that affect health. Key topics discussed:.: The origins of the modern day public health system; Health promotion; Primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention; The determinants of health; Federal, state, and local public health systems; The financing of public health; Infectious disease prevention; Chronic disease prevention; Public health system performance and measurement; Healthy People 2010 and other key public health initiatives. This landmark resource comes with instructor's materials to use in class lectures.
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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