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9780335216246: An introduction to public health and epidemiology
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ISBN 10: 0335216242 ISBN 13: 9780335216246
Casa editrice: Open University Press, 2007

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"The contents are not specifically nursing orientated but very neatly balanced to be of relevance to all working in the public health arena…the book is well written, the language is clear, and the concepts clearly and simply explained and easily understood"
Journal of Biosocial Science

  • What are epidemiology and public health?
  • What is the nature of public health evidence and knowledge?
  • What strategies can be used to protect and improve health?
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.

The new edition features additional material on:

  • Historical perspectives
  • Public health skills for practice
  • Evaluation of public health interventions
  • The nature of evidence and public health knowledge
  • Translating policy and evidence into practice
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.

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Informazioni sugli autori

Susan Carr is a Reader in the Health Improvement Research Programme, Community Health & Education Studies Research Centre, Northumbria University, where she researches and teaches public health and primary care issues.

Nigel Unwin is Professor of Epidemiology in Advancing Research in Chronic Disease Epidemiology(archEpi), and lead of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Diabetes, in the Institute of Health and Society at Newcastle University, UK.

Tanja Pless-Mulloli is Senior Lecturer in Public Health Medicine at the University of Newcastle.

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Editore
Open University Press
Data di pubblicazione
2007
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0335216242
ISBN 13 
9780335216246
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero edizione
2
Numero di pagine
192
Contatto del produttore
non disponibile
Persona responsabile
non disponibile

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9780335216253: An Introduction to Public Health And Epidemiology 2/e

Edizione in evidenza

ISBN 10:  0335216250 ISBN 13:  9780335216253
Casa editrice: Open Univ Pr, 2007
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