The Oxford Textbook of Public Mental Health brings together the recently increased interest in public mental health and the emphasis on the prevention of mental ill health and promotion of well-being into a single comprehensive textbook
Designed to meet the needs of public health students, practitioners, and researchers, this exciting and contemporary new text from the author of
Written specifically for dental hygienists, this comprehensive textbook covers concepts, issues, techniques, and methods related to dental public health. It focuses on the assessment of factors that affect oral health of populations and the development of policy in response to a population's needs. It also provides information regarding the active promotion of oral health maintenance. This text…
A concise introduction to biostatistics for both undergraduates and graduates in various fields of public health. The book will include strong coverage of biostatistical principles and focuses on common types of data encountered in public health and biomedical fields. This text will put equal emphasis on exploratory and confirmatory statistical methods. Sampling, exploratory data analysis, esti…
Featuring new expert contributing authors from across the country, this timely revision addresses all the important topics in the effective management of public health departments and agencies. Using a practical, nontheoretical approach, the book is ideal for the hands-on management of these complex organizations and their daily operations. The third edition has been thoroughly revised with new…
Answering these questions and more, this career guide provides an overview of the numerous options in public health and the many different roads to get there. Whether you're a student who wants to launch career or a professional looking to change careers, this guide offers an easy introduction to the field. It details the training, salary ranges, and degree requirements for each job, and alerts…
What is public health -- Understanding and measuring health -- Public health and the health system -- Law, government, and public health -- Public health emergency preparedness and response -- Public health workforce -- Public health administration -- Environmental and occupational health -- Public health nursing -- Epidemiology and disease control -- Public health education and information -- …