Provides a focused approach to public health that guides the student through the causes of health—across levels and across stages in the life course—this groundbreaking, first-of-its kind textbook integrates the core components of the field in clear and lucid language. The book is illustrated throughout by cases that cross disciplines, that engage the student with issues of contemporary concern that are the remit of public health, and that offer systematic analyses that point toward solutions. Numerous tables and illustrations throughout help increase understanding of the science of population health and the practice of public health. James M. Shultz, PhD, MS, is a population health scientist and the director of the Center for Disaster and Extreme Event Preparedness (DEEP Center), University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is conducting research and publishing on themes of population health science, disaster behavioral health, climate change impacts on population health, complex disaster risks and resilience, global mental health, and structural violence. Lisa M. Sullivan, PhD, MA, is associate dean for education, professor, and former chair of biostatistics at Boston University School of Public Health. She is engaged in a wide range of research endeavors including the Framingham Heart study and is an award-winning educator. Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, a physician, epidemiologist, and author, is dean and Robert A. Knox Professor at Boston University School of Public Health. He is chair of the board of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.
✔ Author(s): James M. Shultz PhD MS,Lisa Sullivan PhD MA,Sandro Galea MD MPH DrPH
✔ Title: Public Health: An Introduction to the Science and Practice of Population Health
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (54 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0826177530
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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