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Essential Public Health: Theory and Practice

Gillam, Stephen Yates, Jan Badrinath, Padmanabhan

9781107601765 - Essential Public Health: Theory and Practice
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Artikelomschrijving

How can society most effectively prevent disease and promote health? That is the challenge addressed by this textbook. Public health is the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts of society. The science is concerned with making a diagnosis of a populations health problems, establishing their cause and determining effective interventions. The art lies in creatively addressing these problems. Essential Public Health captures both the art and science of the field. This second edition has been fully updated with contemporary examples and includes new chapters on sustainability and change, management and leadership. Examples are taken from health systems throughout the world, giving readers a wider perspective of the challenges faced. This is essential reading for all trainees in health care, social care and related disciplines. An internet companion includes supplementary information and interactive, self-assessment questions to test understanding and aid learning.

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Auteur Gillam, Stephen Yates, Jan Badrinath, Padmanabhan
ISBN/EAN 9781107601765
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Artikelomschrijving

How can society most effectively prevent disease and promote health? That is the challenge addressed by this textbook. Public health is the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts of society. The science is concerned with making a diagnosis of a populations health problems, establishing their cause and determining effective interventions. The art lies in creatively addressing these problems. Essential Public Health captures both the art and science of the field. This second edition has been fully updated with contemporary examples and includes new chapters on sustainability and change, management and leadership. Examples are taken from health systems throughout the world, giving readers a wider perspective of the challenges faced. This is essential reading for all trainees in health care, social care and related disciplines. An internet companion includes supplementary information and interactive, self-assessment questions to test understanding and aid learning.

Specificaties

Auteur Gillam, Stephen Yates, Jan Badrinath, Padmanabhan
ISBN/EAN 9781107601765