Public health what it is and how it works /
Using a straightforward systems approach, this book explores the inner workings of the complex, modern U.S. public health system--what it is, what it does, how it works, and why it is important. The book covers the origins and development of the modern pubic health system; the relationship of public...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Burlington, MA :
Jones & Bartlett Learning,
2012
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| Edition: | 5th ed. |
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| Summary: | Using a straightforward systems approach, this book explores the inner workings of the complex, modern U.S. public health system--what it is, what it does, how it works, and why it is important. The book covers the origins and development of the modern pubic health system; the relationship of public health to the overall health system; how the system is organized at the federal, state, and local levels; its core functions and how well these are currently being addressed; evidence-based practice and an approach to program planning and evaluation for public health interventions; public health activities such as epidemiological investigation, biomedical research, environmental assessment, policy development, and more. |
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| Item Description: | Title from title screen (viewed August 29, 2014) |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xvi, 559 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Format: | Mode of access: Internet. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access: | Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions. |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Description based on print version record. |
