The second edition of this bestselling book provides a multi-professional introduction to the key concepts in public health and epidemiology. It presents a broad, interactive account of contemporary public health, placing an emphasis on developing public health skills and stimulating the reader to think through the issues for themselves. An Introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology is key reading for students of public health and healthcare professionals, including: nurses, doctors, community development workers and public health workers.
Introduction
Lessons from the history of public health and epidemiology for the 21st century
Sources and critical use of health information
Measuring the frequency of health problems
Measures of risk
Epidemiological study designs
Weighing up the evidence from epidemiological studies
The determinants of health and disease
Health promotion
Health needs analysis
Principles of screening
Changing public health: What impacts on public health practice?
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