Public Health And Epidemiology At A Glance

Author : Margaret Somerville,K. Kumaran,Rob Anderson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118999325

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Public Health and Epidemiology at a Glance by Margaret Somerville,K. Kumaran,Rob Anderson Pdf

First Prize in Public health in the 2017 BMA Medical Book Awards Public Health and Epidemiology at a Glance is a highly visual introduction to the key concepts and major themes of population health. With comprehensive coverage of all the core topics covered at medical school, it helps students understand the determinants of health and their study, from personal lifestyle choices and behaviour, to environmental, social and economic factors. This fully updated new edition features: • More coverage of audit and quality improvement techniques • Brand new sections on maternal and child health, and health of older people • New chapters on social determinants of health and guideline development • Expanded self-assessment material This accessible guide is an invaluable resource for medical and healthcare students, junior doctors, and those preparing for a career in epidemiology and public health

Author : Margaret Somerville,K. Kumaran,Rob Anderson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118286562

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Public Health and Epidemiology at a Glance by Margaret Somerville,K. Kumaran,Rob Anderson Pdf

This brand new title in the market-leading at a Glance series provides a highly-illustrated, visual introduction to the key concepts of population-level disease prevention. Accessible, double-page spreads help you understand and appreciate the determinants of health which impact on healthcare services and their effectiveness. Public Health and Epidemiology at a Glance features high-yield information on all the topics covered at medical school, including: Measurement of population health Epidemiological concepts of cause and association, surveillance, and risk Use of epidemiology in clinical decision-making Epidemiology of major health problems such as cardiovascular disease and cancer Health promotion Basics of health economics Basics of health policy, needs assessment, and evaluation Also featuring self-assessment questions to help test learning, this new title will provide an invaluable resource for medical and healthcare students, junior doctors, and those preparing for a career in public health.

Author : Margaret Somerville,K. Kumaran,Rob Anderson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118308646

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Public Health and Epidemiology at a Glance by Margaret Somerville,K. Kumaran,Rob Anderson Pdf

This brand new title in the market-leading at a Glance series provides a highly-illustrated, visual introduction to the key concepts of population-level disease prevention. Accessible, double-page spreads help you understand and appreciate the determinants of health which impact on healthcare services and their effectiveness. Public Health and Epidemiology at a Glance features high-yield information on all the topics covered at medical school, including: Measurement of population health Epidemiological concepts of cause and association, surveillance, and risk Use of epidemiology in clinical decision-making Epidemiology of major health problems such as cardiovascular disease and cancer Health promotion Basics of health economics Basics of health policy, needs assessment, and evaluation Also featuring self-assessment questions to help test learning, this new title will provide an invaluable resource for medical and healthcare students, junior doctors, and those preparing for a career in public health.

Author : Margaret Somerville,K. Kumaran,Rob Anderson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Epidemiology
ISBN : 1787851281

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Public Health and Epidemiology at a Glance by Margaret Somerville,K. Kumaran,Rob Anderson Pdf

Author : Ivor G. Chestnutt
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118629390

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Dental Public Health at a Glance by Ivor G. Chestnutt Pdf

Dental Public Health at a Glance Books in Wiley’s Dentistry at a Glance series are ideal study aids for undergraduate dental students and recently qualified dentists. All follow the same student-friendly style; each chapter is presented in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text. Dentistry at a Glance books are essential introductory guides to a wide range of topics in dentistry. The explanatory text outlines the key concepts and each bite-sized chapter is superbly illustrated to aid visual learning and understanding. Everything you need to know about Dental Public Health... at a Glance! Dental Public Health at a Glance presents a richly-illustrated introduction to dental and oral health issues in communities and populations. Offering comprehensive coverage of this increasingly important field, each topic is presented in an easy-to-comprehend two-page spread with essential facts clearly summarized and accompanied by tables, illustrations and diagrams. Dental Public Health at a Glance covers a wide range of key concepts including: Epidemiology Evidence-based dentistry Oral health promotion The relationship of fluoride, diet, smoking, and alcohol to oral health Assessment of health needs Quality assurance in the provision of dental care Considerations for a dental public health career Written by an expert in dental public health and offering illuminating insights into oral health at the population level, this is a must-have introductory textbook and revision guide for dentistry and dental hygiene and therapy students. You may also be interested in... Dentistry at a Glance Elizabeth Kay ISBN: 978-1-118-62952-9 Pre-Clinical Dental Skills at a Glance James Field ISBN: 978-1-118-76667-5 This new title is also available as an e-book. For more details, please see www.wiley.com/buy/9781118629406 or scan this QR code: Dental Public Health at a Glance is also available as a digital textbook. For more details visit, http://bit.ly/10nWPKW

Author : Susan Carr,Nigel Unwin,Tanja Pless-Mulloli
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007-09-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780335233854

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EBOOK: An Introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology by Susan Carr,Nigel Unwin,Tanja Pless-Mulloli Pdf

“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.

Author : Theodore H. Tulchinsky,Elena A. Varavikova,Matan J. Cohen
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 1216 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323984324

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The New Public Health by Theodore H. Tulchinsky,Elena A. Varavikova,Matan J. Cohen Pdf

The New Public Health has established itself as a solid textbook throughout the world. Translated into seven languages, this work distinguishes itself from other public health textbooks, which are either highly locally oriented or, if international, lack the specificity of local issues relevant to students' understanding of applied public health in their own setting. Fully revised, The New Public Health, Fourth Edition provides a unified approach to public health appropriate for graduate students and advance undergraduate students especially for courses in MPH, community health, preventive medicine, community health education programs, community health nursing programs. It is also a valuable resource for health professionals requiring an overview of public health. Provides a comprehensive overview of the field, illustrated with real-life specific examples Updated with new case studies and examples from current public health environment in North American and European regions Includes detailed companion website featuring case studies, image bank, online chapters, and video as well as an instructors' guide

Author : Robert H. Friis,Thomas A. Sellers
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Epidemiology
ISBN : 0763731706

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Epidemiology for Public Health Practice by Robert H. Friis,Thomas A. Sellers Pdf

Now in its third edition, Epidemiology for Public Health Practice provides a comprehensive look at all major topics, from study designs and descriptive epidemiology to quantitative measures and termin

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264480919

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Health at a Glance 2021 OECD Indicators by OECD Pdf

Health at a Glance provides a comprehensive set of indicators on population health and health system performance across OECD members and key emerging economies. This edition has a special focus on the health impact of COVID-19 in OECD countries, including deaths and illness caused by the virus, adverse effects on access and quality of care, and the growing burden of mental ill-health.

Author : Penny Webb,Chris Bain
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781139493956

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Essential Epidemiology by Penny Webb,Chris Bain Pdf

The new edition of this popular textbook remains a clear and practical introduction to epidemiology for students in all areas of health. By emphasising the role of epidemiology across a broad range of health monitoring and research, it gives students an understanding of the fundamental principles common to all areas of epidemiology. It also integrates the study of infectious and chronic diseases as well as public health and clinical epidemiology. Avoiding complex mathematics, it steps through the methods and potential problems underlying health data and reports, while maintaining a balance of rigour and clarity. The nuts-and-bolts of epidemiology are embedded in the wider international health perspective through recent and classical examples across different areas of health to engage students from a range of backgrounds. Concepts are illustrated with charts and graphs, and end-of-chapter questions test understanding (with answers provided). Online resources include further exercises, slides for teaching and useful weblinks.

Author : Julie Cwikel
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Epidemiology
ISBN : 0231100485

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Social Epidemiology by Julie Cwikel Pdf

By tracking the distribution of disease and pinpointing relevant risk factors, social epidemiology reveals how social problems are intrinsically linked to the health of populations. The practice also takes into account the psychosocial, biological, and medical determinants of disease and health, encouraging a rich and multidisciplinary approach to analyzing and solving complex contemporary social issues. This book provides a clear and comprehensive set of tools for practice. Julie Cwikel begins with an overview of the historical roots of public health and social medicine and shows how they formed the theoretical basis for current social epidemiological methods. Cwikel then explains the theoretical and programmatic tools social epidemiologists use in their research, program planning, and evaluation. In conclusion, Cwikel demonstrates how the SOCEPID model can be applied to a range of topics, including chronic illness, obesity, violence prevention, occupational health, sexually transmitted diseases (especially HIV), environmental hazards, and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations such as immigrants and trafficked women. With compelling authority, Cwikel shows readers how the exciting and growing field of social epidemiology is both practical and activist, drawing on cutting-edge empirical findings to conduct policymaking research and promote health at both the personal and population levels.

Author : Annemien Haveman-Nies,Maria Jansen,J. A. M. Van Oers,Pieter van 't Veer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-10
Category : Epidemiology
ISBN : 9086863051

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Epidemiology in Public Health Practice by Annemien Haveman-Nies,Maria Jansen,J. A. M. Van Oers,Pieter van 't Veer Pdf

Over the past decades, epidemiology has made a relevant contribution to public health by identifying health problems and analysing their determinants. Recent developments call for new and applied methods to support the planning, implementation and evaluation of public health policies and programmes. This book presents an integrated overview of such epidemiological methods, to be used within the joined working process of several public health disciplines. It provides relevant theories, concepts and tools, illustrated with practical examples in order to empower epidemiologists in public health.The first part of this book describes epidemiological history in a nutshell and explains the relationship with the public health domain. It closes with the presentation of a joint work cycle for policy, practice and research: the public health cycle.Part two presents seven steps epidemiologists should follow to strengthen their contribution to the public health cycle: conduct a needs assessment, support priority setting, formulate aims and objectives, construct a logic model, develop an evaluation plan, perform quality control, and analyse processes and outcomes.Part three illustrates the institutional architecture of public health and describes the professional fields of policy and health promotion as knowledge of these major fields facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration in each stage of the public health cycle.This book is intended for students and epidemiologists in public health practice. It was written by 20 Dutch authors with either longstanding experience or fresh enthusiasm. The editors are all affiliated with Academic Collaborative Centres for Public Health in the Netherlands, which aim to bridge the gap between policy, practice and research.

Author : and Director of the Prevention Research Center Ross C. Brownson Professor of Epidemiology,Elizabeth A. Baker Associate Professor of Behavioral Science and Health Education,Terry L. Leet Assistant Professor of Epidemiology,Missouri Kathleen N. Gillespie Associate Professor of Health Management and Policy All at St.Louis University School of Public Health
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2002-09-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780199747955

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Evidence-Based Public Health by and Director of the Prevention Research Center Ross C. Brownson Professor of Epidemiology,Elizabeth A. Baker Associate Professor of Behavioral Science and Health Education,Terry L. Leet Assistant Professor of Epidemiology,Missouri Kathleen N. Gillespie Associate Professor of Health Management and Policy All at St.Louis University School of Public Health Pdf

Ideally, public health practitioners always incorporate scientific evidence in making management decisions, developing policies, and implementing programs. In reality, however, these decisions are often based on short-term demands rather than long-term study, and policies and programs are sometimes developed from anecdotal evidence. To enhance evidence-based practice, this book provides practical guidance on how to choose, carry out, and evaluate evidence-based programs and policies in public health settings. It deals not only with finding and using scientific evidence, but also with implementing and evaluating interventions that generate new evidence on effectiveness. Because all these topics are broad and require multi-disciplinary skills and perspectives, each chapter covers the basic issues and provides multiple examples to illustrate important concepts. The book presents a sequential framework for addressing public health issues that includes developing an initial statement of the issue, quantifying the issue, searching the scientific literature and organizing information, developing and prioritizing program options, developing an action plan and implementing interventions, and evaluating the program or policy.

Author : Ann Aschengrau,George R. Seage
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 547 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781449657352

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Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health by Ann Aschengrau,George R. Seage Pdf

Successfully tested in the authors' courses at Boston University and Harvard University, this text combines theory and practice in presenting traditional and new epidemiologic concepts. Broad in scope, the text opens with five chapters covering the basic epidemiologic concepts and data sources. A major emphasis is placed on study design, with separate chapters devoted to each of the three main analytic designs: experimental, cohort, and case-control studies. Full chapters on bias, confounding, and random error, including the role of statistics in epidemiology, ensure that students are well-equipped with the necessary information to interpret the results of epidemiologic studies. An entire chapter is also devoted to the concept of effect measure modification, an often-neglected topic in introductory textbooks. Up-to-date examples from the epidemiologic literature on diseases of public health importance are provided throughout the book. The Third Edition is a thorough update that offers: • New examples, the latest references, and public health statistics. • Nearly 50 new review questions. • Updated discussion of certain epidemiologic methods. • New figures depicting epidemiologic concepts.

Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention,Committee on Assuring the Health of the Public in the 21st Century
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2003-02-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309133180

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The Future of the Public's Health in the 21st Century by Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention,Committee on Assuring the Health of the Public in the 21st Century Pdf

The anthrax incidents following the 9/11 terrorist attacks put the spotlight on the nation's public health agencies, placing it under an unprecedented scrutiny that added new dimensions to the complex issues considered in this report. The Future of the Public's Health in the 21st Century reaffirms the vision of Healthy People 2010, and outlines a systems approach to assuring the nation's health in practice, research, and policy. This approach focuses on joining the unique resources and perspectives of diverse sectors and entities and challenges these groups to work in a concerted, strategic way to promote and protect the public's health. Focusing on diverse partnerships as the framework for public health, the book discusses: The need for a shift from an individual to a population-based approach in practice, research, policy, and community engagement. The status of the governmental public health infrastructure and what needs to be improved, including its interface with the health care delivery system. The roles nongovernment actors, such as academia, business, local communities and the media can play in creating a healthy nation. Providing an accessible analysis, this book will be important to public health policy-makers and practitioners, business and community leaders, health advocates, educators and journalists.