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Now in its second edition, Public Health: An Introduction to the Science and Practice of Population Health is expanded in both scope and depth of content to better aid students who are launching their public health studies and preparing for professions in the field. This edition features a greater emphasis on the social determinants of health, health equity, prevention of disease and disability, and the practice of public health.
Public Health explores both historical public health issues and contemporary public health challenges—including environmental justice, food deserts, climate change, and COVID-19—through the social ecological lens and with a life course perspective. In addition to establishing a solid knowledge base on the foundations, functions, and core values of public health, the book presents an engaging survey of the social ecological framework and of the demographic factors affecting health at different life stages. The methods of public health, including analytic approaches, systems thinking, implementation science, community engagement, and advocacy are examined, helping students understand the structural underpinnings of population health. Written by leading public health educators, and containing engaging case studies including unique Case Study Podcasts, illustrations, real-world examples, and discussion questions, every chapter analyzes systemic public health issues and the workforce roles driving and implementing public health initiatives and programs in practice.
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Key Features:
New chapters on The Origins of Public Health and The Practice of Public Health provide increased emphasis on the functions and organization of public health and the roles of the workforce
New case studies provide real-world examples of historical and contemporary public health challenges that have affected population health
19 Case Study Podcasts highlight current public health issues and initiatives
Covers the latest developments affecting population health including infectious disease, chronic disease, mental health, environmental exposures, gun violence, addiction, health policy and many more
Expanded coverage of the social determinants of health and health equity
COVID-19 and its effects on the public health field are explored, including health communication, public trust, and health inequities
Qualified instructors have access to a full set of instructor resources, including a detailed Instructor Manual, PowerPoints, Test Bank, podcasts, and transition guides through an LMS course cartridge
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Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Case Study Podcasts
Connect(TM) Resources
Abbreviations and Common Definitions
SECTION I: INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1. The Origins of Public Health
Chapter 2. Understanding the Global Burden of Disease and Disability
Chapter 3. At the Heart of Public Health: Prevention
Chapter 4. At the Heart of Public Health: Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity
Chapter 5. What Causes Health of Populations? A Social Ecological and Life Course Approach
SECTION II: A SOCIAL ECOLOGICAL APPROACH: WHAT CAUSES HEALTH AND WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT
Chapter 6. Individual Behavior
Chapter 7. Families, Social Networks, Neighborhoods, and Cities
Chapter 8. Countries, Policies, and Health
SECTION III: ACROSS THE LIFE COURSE: WHAT CAUSES HEALTH AND WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT
Chapter 9. The Perinatal Period, Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence
Chapter 10. Adulthood
Chapter 11. Older Age
SECTION IV: THE METHODS OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 12. Analytic Approaches and The Evidence-Base for Public Health
Chapter 13. The Practice of Public Health
Chapter 14. Community Engagement and Advocacy to Promote and Protect Health
Chapter 15. Public Health in a Complex World: Systems Thinking and Implementation Science
