Principles of Public Health Practice

Author: F. Douglas Scutchfield; William Keck
Edition: 003
Product Type: Bound Book
ISBN 13: 9781418067250
ISBN 10: 1418067253
Copyright: 2009

Price: $149.95

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Description:

Widely quoted throughout the industry, Principles of Public Health Practice is written by nationally recognized experts in their fields, including a foreword by C. Everett Koop. Extremely well-referenced, this book is essential for anyone involved in the management or provision of public health systems today and into the future. The third edition emphasizes evidence-based practice and the science that underscores what is currently known about effective public health practice. Additionally, the content is closely correlated with the 10 essential public health services to reflect the accepted definition of public health and illustrate the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for the broad practice of public health.

Features:

Three new chapters on the making of public health policy, public health ethics, and public health preparedness
A correlation grid outlines the public health core competencies and how they map to each chapter
Key terms within each chapter highlight important terminology
An appendix that defines and describes evidence-based public health practice
Study questions help reinforce chapter concepts
Comprehensive coverage of current topics such as infectious disease control, environmental health, prevention effectiveness, reducing tobacco use, and global health
Includes areas such as dental public health not frequently found in other public health texts

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