Introduction To Public Health, 2e
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A new edition providing a fundamental overview of public health and its key concepts. Introduction to Public Health, 2nd Edition is an Australian publication, designed for a one-semester introductory public health subject. This Australian public health textbook provides an overview of the field of public health and its key concepts. Its content has been thoroughly updated to reflect the nation’s current health policy and the changing health environment in Australia. Concepts addressed in Introduction to Public Health, 2nd Edition also pertain to Australia and include the history of public health, health determinants, epidemiology, planning and evaluation, evidence-based practice, Indigenous health, epidemics and health promotion. The text in this new edition is clear, straightforward and designed with public health students in mind. Learning tools like review questions, chapter summaries, reflection activities, case studies boxes, chapter learning objectives and major public health highlights feature throughout the book. Comprehensive public health lecturer and student ancillaries for Introduction to Public Health, 2nd Edition include: - Course and tutorial plan for use with a one semester subject in public health - PowerPoint slides linked to tutorial plan - Web links - Multiple choice questions Also for instructors only: - Course and tutorial plan for use with a one semester subject in public health - PowerPoint slides

Paperback: 400 pages

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 2 edition (July 2, 2014)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 072954091X

ISBN-13: 978-0729540919

Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches

Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds

Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Very simplistic overview of public health. Perhaps ok for someone with no health experience. Virtually useless if you have any healthcare training already.Strong Australasian focus. Some may find this irrelevant or off putting.

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