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You are here > Home > Reading Lists > Law, Ethics & Compliance > Introduction to Public Health Introduction to Public Health, 2nd Edition Mary-Jane Schneider, PhD Softcover: 573 pages    ISBN 0763730009 9780763730000 Jones & Bartlett Copyright 2006 (click the button below for the very best available price)   Introduction to Public Health provides a comprehensive overview of the dynamic field of public health and its major functions. It includes discussions of epidemiological investigation, biomedical research, environmental assessment, analysis of individual and group behavior, massive data collection efforts, and policy developments. This book discusses the role of public health in the larger health care delivery system and the political role of public health; specifically the role of state and federal governments versus the rights of individuals. The second edition contains new chapters on bioterrorism and emergency preparedness. Further bioterrorism issues have been woven through relevant chapters.   New additions in epidemiology include anthrax and SARS. Additions in women's health consider new developments in hormone replacement therapy. A new emphasis has been placed on planning to include natural disasters as well as terrorism. Introduction to Public Health covers the basic elements of public health as well as essential data and statistics. It covers these topics in full: Public Health: Science, Politics and Prevention Why Is Public Health Controversial? Powers and Responsibilities of Government The Basic Science of Public Health Epidemiologic Principles and Methods Problems and Limits of Epidemiology Statistics: Making Sense of Uncertainty The Role of Data in Public Health The “Conquest” of Infectious Diseases The Resurgence of Infectious Diseases The Biomedical Basis of Chronic Diseases Genetic Diseases and Other Inborn Errors Do People Choose Their Own Health? How Psychosocial Factors Affect Health Behavior Tobacco - Public Health Enemy Number One Public Health Threat Number Two and Growing: Poor Diet and Physical Inactivity Injuries Are Not Accidents Maternal and Child Health as a Social Problem A Clean Environment: The Basis of Public Health Clean Air: Is It Safe To Breathe? Clean Water: A Limited Resource Solid and Hazardous Wastes: What To Do With the Garbage? Safe Food and Drugs: an Ongoing Regulatory Battle Population: the Ultimate Environmental Health Issue Is the Medical Care System a Public Health Issue? Why the U.S. Medical System Needs Reform Health Services Research: Finding What Works Public Health and the Aging Population Emergency Preparedness, Post-9/11 Public Health in the 21st Century: Achievements and Challenges "The coverage of all of [the] selections is comprehensive, but presented at a level easily understood by students and even the general public... Dr. Schneider has crafted a well-written, authoritative, and engaging text that will have broad appeal." --From the book review of Introduction to Community Health, published in Journal of Community Health, Vol. 25, No. 6 (information provided by the publisher) You may also be interested in / The Directory of Healthcare Recruiters / Jump to a List / Health Administration & Leadership / Physician Executive, Medical Staff & Practice Management / Finance, Accounting, Economics, Billing & Reimbursement / Coding for Hospital, Physician & Clinical Services / Law, Malpractice, Ethics, Accreditation & Compliance / Quality Improvement, Outcomes & Customer Service / Risk Management, Security, Error Reduction & Patient Safety / Information Systems, Technology & Medical Records / Clinical Management & Executive Nursing / Behavioral Health, Social Work & Psychiatry Management / Human Resources, Management & Supervision / Directories, Data, Trends & Benchmarks / Software & CD-ROMs / Gift Ideas & Recommended Gifts / Journals, Magazines & Newsletters / Search for Books / Books Index / Go to / Home Page / Toolbox for Health Administrators / Bookstore