Public Health Principles and Practices (Paperback)

Michael McLeod

ISBN 13: 9798823359368

Verlag: Cognella Academic Publishing, 2024

Beschreibung

Paperback. Public Health Principles and Practices provides readers with a comprehensive exploration of key concepts in the discipline with a distinct emphasis on the intersection of social justice and public health.This 12-chapter book discusses important aspects of public health: Defining health and public health; Advancing health equity and social justice; Assessing population health; Investigating health problems and hazards; Effective communication; Mobilizing communities; Policy development; Legal and regulatory actions; Equitable access to healthcare; Building a diverse public health workforce; Evaluation and research; and Building organizational infrastructure. Chapter features include an introduction, key terms and concepts, real-world examples, suggestions for additional learning resources, key points, and review questions.Public Health Principles and Practices examines numerous factors that influence health and the actions needed to improve public health outcomes. It is an ideal resource for courses/programs in public health, social justice, community health, health policy, healthcare administration, public policy, social work, and medicine. Readers gain a deep understanding of the importance of social justice in public health and strategies to address health disparities and promote health equity. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9798823359368

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Public Health Principles and Practices (...

Verlag: Cognella Academic Publishing

Erscheinungsdatum: 2024

Einband: Paperback

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