Theory, Research, and Practice: The Foundation of Public Health

Health Behavior: Theory, Research, and Practice (Jossey-Bass Public Health)

by Evy Poumpouras

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5966 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	490 pages

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Public health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals. It is a multidisciplinary field that draws on the disciplines of epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, social and behavioral sciences, and health policy and management.

Theory, Research, and Practice: The Foundation of Public Health is an essential textbook for students and practitioners of public health. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the field of public health, from its historical roots to its current challenges.

The book is divided into four parts:

1. The Foundations of Public Health
2. The Core Disciplines of Public Health
3. The Practice of Public Health
4. The Future of Public Health

Each part is written by leading experts in the field and provides a comprehensive overview of the topic. The book is extensively illustrated with examples and case studies, and it includes a glossary of key terms.

The Foundations of Public Health

The first part of the book provides an overview of the foundations of public health. This includes a history of public health, the core principles of public health, and the ethical dimensions of public health.

The Core Disciplines of Public Health

The second part of the book provides an overview of the core disciplines of public health. These disciplines include epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, social and behavioral sciences, and health policy and management.

The Practice of Public Health

The third part of the book provides an overview of the practice of public health. This includes the process of public health planning, implementation, and evaluation. The book also discusses the role of public health professionals in the community.

The Future of Public Health

The fourth part of the book provides an overview of the future of public health. This includes the challenges and opportunities facing public health in the 21st century. The book also discusses the role of public health in achieving global health equity.

Theory, Research, and Practice: The Foundation of Public Health is an essential textbook for students and practitioners of public health. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the field of public health, from its historical roots to its current challenges. The book is extensively illustrated with examples and case studies, and it includes a glossary of key terms. The book has been translated into Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, French, and Portuguese.

The book is available from Jossey-Bass, an imprint of Wiley. For more information, please visit the Jossey-Bass website at www.josseybass.com.

Health Behavior: Theory, Research, and Practice (Jossey-Bass Public Health)

by Evy Poumpouras

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5966 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	490 pages

FREE