As one of the foundational texts in the Essential Public Health series, Essentials of Public Health, Fourth Edition -- formerly authored by Turnock -- is an excellent introduction to the field of public health, covering public health practice, government public health, and careers in public health.

After defining public health and looking at the current U.S. public health system and practice, the book explores population health measurement, policy development, and collaboration between the public health and the health system. Final chapters examine career opportunities in public health administration, epidemiology, public health nursing, and health education as well as emerging ones such as health information technologists, emergency managers, and more. Helpful learning tools such as chapter exercises and discussion questions, making it an ideal text to prepare your students for the profession of public health.

Thoroughly revised, the Fourth Edition includes:

New and updated coverage on health information technology, electronic health records, and data analytics
The latest on genomics and epigenetics
Coverage of growing public health challenges including the opioid epidemic, climate change, mental health/substance abuse, gun violence, global health security, and more.
New content related to health reform under the ACA, including its potential to improve public health

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Format: Trade Paperback
Author: Birkhead, Guthrie S.
ISBN: 9781284173253
Condition: Used
Number Of Pages: 350
Publication Year: 2020

Language: English

Essentials of Public Health

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