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Descrizione libro paperback. Condizione: New. Language: ENG. Codice articolo 9780198725862
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Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Codice articolo 26062643-n
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Preventive medical interventions and non-medicalised public health programmes that promise health benefits in the future, from actions taken now, carry a strong ethical requirement of 'first, do no harm' or primum non nocere. New preventive advice and interventions are being promoted on a daily basis, Disease Prevention: A Critical Toolkit provides a set of appraisal tools to guide those considering a preventive action to make sure that it iseffective (does more good than harm), efficient (is a competitive use of scarce resources), and equitable in its impact across society. Case studies and worked examples illustrate the risks andbenefits of specific preventive interventions. Divided into 10 chapters this practical and concise book focuses on multiple aspects of prevention including the hierarchy of preventive options; the assessment of causation; finding and appraising scientific evidence; prevention directed at entire populations (as opposed to individuals); measuring chronic disease risk factors and medically managing them: statin treatment of high cholesterol; PSA screening for prostate cancer; genetic screening forfuture disease risk; and assessing the health equity implications of prevention. Aimed at front-line public health and primary care professionals, Disease Prevention: A Critical Toolkit will equipthem with the up-to-date skills necessary to help them better inform and serve their patients and communities. Provides a set of appraisal tools to guide those considering a preventive action to make sure that it is effective (does more good than harm), efficient (is a competitive use of scarce resources), and equitable in its impact across society. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780198725862
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 1st edition. 215 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock. Codice articolo x-0198725868
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Codice articolo 26062643-n