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Public health foundations : concepts and practices / [edited by] Elena Andresen, Erin DeFries Bouldin.

Other author/creatorAndresen, Elena.
Other author/creatorBouldin, Erin DeFries.
Format Electronic and Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoSan Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass,
Descriptionxxiv, 520 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm.
Supplemental Content Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subject(s)
Abstract "Foundations of Public Health is a concise yet comprehensive text that offers an excellent and engaging introduction to the field of public health. This important resource is an up-to-date introduction to the core concepts and the practices of public health. The book introduces public health in concept and its systems; the foundational tools of data, epidemiology, biostatistics, and key study designs; populations' issues including infectious disease, health behavior, and environmental health plus analytical tools of qualitative research and risk assessment; and how health services are formulated and delivered."-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2010036301
ISBN9780470445877 (pbk.)
ISBN0470445874 (pbk.)

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