Used by countless students in its previous editions, this definitive book offers an accessible overview of the expanding field of public health for students new to its concepts and actors. Through engaging, nontechnical language, clear explanation of the multi-disciplinary strategies and methods used for measuring, assessing, and promoting public health, students gain a broad-reaching, practical framework for understanding the multifaceted forces and organizations of today (TM)s public health enterprise.
Using illustrative real-world examples, it provides students with informative discussions of the current technical issues and practical obstacles facing public health practitioners and policymakers alike.