Download or read book A Dictionary of Public Health written by John M. Last and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an alphabetical listing of almost 5,000 words and phrases used in public health, with definitions, discussion, and occasional brief commentary on their relevance to people and to their health. This book serves as a desk reference to busy public health practitioners that helps them answer questions that arise in their work.

Download or read book Public Health A Very Short Introduction written by Virginia Berridge and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-04-06 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public health is a term much used in the media, by health professionals, and by activists. At the national or the local level there are ministries or departments of public health, whilst international agencies such as the World Health Organisation promote public health policies, and regional organisations such as the European Union have public health funding and policies. But what do we mean when we speak about 'public health'? In this Very Short Introduction Virginia Berridge explores the areas which fall under the remit of public health, and explains how the individual histories of different countries have come to cause great differences in the perception of the role and responsibilities of public health organisations. Thus, in the United States litigation on public health issues is common, but state involvement is less, while some Scandinavian countries have a tradition of state involvement or even state ownership of industries such as alcohol in connection with public health. In its narrowest sense, public health can refer to the health of a population, the longevity of individual members, and their freedom from disease, but it can also be anticipatory, geared to the prevention of illness, rather than simply the provision of care and treatment. In the way public health deals with healthy as well as sick people it is therefore a separate concept from health services, which deal with the sick population. Drawing on a wide range of international examples, Berridge demonstrates the central role of history to understanding the amorphous nature of public health today. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Public Health Practice written by Charles Guest and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and updated for the third edition, the Oxford Handbook of Public Health Practice remains the first resort for all those working in this broad field. Structured to assist with practical tasks, translating evidence into policy, and providing concise summaries and real-world issues from across the globe, this literally provides a world of experience at your fingertips. Easy-to-use, concise and practical, it is structured into seven parts that focus on the vital areas of assessment, data and information, direct action, policy, health-care systems, personal effectiveness and organisational development. Reflecting recent advances, the most promising developments in practical public health are presented, as well as maintaining essential summaries of core disciplines. This handbook is designed to assist students and practitioners around the world, for improved management of disasters, epidemics, health behaviour, acute and chronic disease prevention, community and government action, environmental health, vulnerable populations, and more.

Download or read book Primary Care and Public Health written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2012-07-19 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ensuring that members of society are healthy and reaching their full potential requires the prevention of disease and injury; the promotion of health and well-being; the assurance of conditions in which people can be healthy; and the provision of timely, effective, and coordinated health care. Achieving substantial and lasting improvements in population health will require a concerted effort from all these entities, aligned with a common goal. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requested that the Institute of Medicine (IOM) examine the integration of primary care and public health. Primary Care and Public Health identifies the best examples of effective public health and primary care integration and the factors that promote and sustain these efforts, examines ways by which HRSA and CDC can use provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to promote the integration of primary care and public health, and discusses how HRSA-supported primary care systems and state and local public health departments can effectively integrate and coordinate to improve efforts directed at disease prevention. This report is essential for all health care centers and providers, state and local policy makers, educators, government agencies, and the public for learning how to integrate and improve population health.

Download or read book Dictionary of Public Health Promotion and Education written by Naomi Modeste and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-10-28 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for public health professionals and students, the Dictionary of Public Health Education and Health Promotion, Second Edition, includes definitions for terms and concepts frequently used in public health education and promotion. The book offers both students and professionals a handy resource and contains a wide range of health education3⁄4related terminologies and effectively eliminates the need for wading through scores of books or articles to find a definition. The book also provides an easily used reference for those working in research or design of public health interventions and Offers a reference list of the terms found most often in the professional literature Includes key terms used in related public health disciplines such as epidemiology, health administration, biostatistics, environmental health, and behavioral sciences Presents terms relevant to the four settings of health promotion and education—community, workplace, primary care, and school Provides a useful study aid when preparing for the exam to become a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)

Download or read book A dictionary of hygiene and public health written by Alexander Wynter Blyth and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A History of Public Health written by George Rosen and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2015-04 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For seasoned professionals as well as students, A History of Public Health is visionary and essential reading.

Download or read book Subject Headings Used in the Dictionary Catalogs of the Library of Congress from 1897 Through December 1955 written by Library of Congress. Subject Cataloging Division and published by Washington : Library of Congress, Processing Department, Subject Cataloging Division. This book was released on 1957 with total page 1366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Historical Dictionary of the World Health Organization written by Kelley Lee and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013 with total page 547 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The World Health Organization's history spans more than six decades. The past twenty years has been a particularly busy period in the organization's development, given the transition from international to global health cooperation and thus the need to adapt to major changes in its operating environment. Consequently, the WHO has been a direct part of new institutional arrangements and has shared in increased funding to provide for global health. It has also had to adapt its activities and programs in response to rival initiatives, leading to many changes--not only to the names of specific parts of the WHO but also to the nature of their activities. This second edition explores the organization's institutional complexity."--Back cover.

Download or read book A Dictionary of Public Health written by Miquel Porta and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-05-17 with total page 846 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Dictionary of Public Health covers words and phrases used in public health science and practice, including areas such as communicable disease control, epidemiology, health policy, health services research, methods for clinical and epidemiological research, risk assessment and risk management, emergency preparedness, bioethics, genetics, nutrition, toxicology, social work, sanitation and public health engineering, environmental sciences, and administration. It offers definitions, discussion, and an occasional brief commentary on the relevance of each term to people and their health. This dictionary is a trusted resource for answers to questions that arise in the course of public health practice, whether in the office or in the field, in interactions with the public or with the media. This second edition expands coverage of terms relevant to the following areas, amongst others: health policy, health economics, and health services, including the Affordable Care Act and related topics; preventive medicine, health promotion, and behavioral sciences; risk assessment and risk management; emerging diseases; emergency preparedness; and bioethics and essential legal terms relevant for public health. It includes a list of useful web links and c.300 numbered bibliographic references, linked to directly from relevant entries. The dictionary continues to be a trusted resource for answers to questions that arise in the course of public health practice, whether in the office or in the field, in interactions with the public or with the media.

Download or read book Health And Hygine written by Dr. Yogendra Kumar Payasi and published by OrangeBooks Publication. This book was released on 2022-06-04 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book entitled “Health and Hygiene” has been authored keeping in view the instructions issued in New Education Policy of India for the students of UG and PG (Zoology; Home Science and Environmental Science) students. Problem of Health and Hygiene has been highlighted by hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi Ji in the past years. Health is defined as a state of being free from illness or injury. It also includes a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. Hygiene is defined as a series of practices and performances to preserve health. As there is scattered matter on health and hygiene hence a comprehensive attempt has been taken to compose this book in limited seven chapters namely; Public Health and Hygiene; Nutrition and Human Health; Nutritional regulatory physiology; Food Additives and Human Health; Communicable Disease like measles; Polio; Chicken Guniya; Rabies; Plague; Leprosy and AIDS. Also non-communicable diseases like Hypertension (High Blood Pressure); Coronary heart disease; Stroke; Diabetes; Obesity and Mental disorders has been described. The book may be helpful for general public and also students of paramedical sciences and medical sciences. Besides the afore mentioned topics, pathogenic nature of microbes has also been described in this book. The book has been written in lucid and fair language for better understanding of students of various Colleges and Universities of India. Where so ever required tables and diagrams and data has also been incorporated. Lack of comprehensive treatise on Human Health and Hygiene has prompted this humble piece of work leading to the problems of health and hygiene. This will prove an ideal text book for UG and PG students of Zoology, Environmental Science, Home Science looking for a comprehensive source on a wide variety of topics related with health and hygiene. Inclusion of communicable and non-communicable diseases could be an added advantage for the readers. It is hoped that the book will be an invaluable tool for students, researchers, teachers and practitioners also working in the field of health and hygiene.

Download or read book A Dictionary of Hygiene and Public Health written by Alexander Wynter Blyth and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the foremost works in its field, Alexander Wynter Blyth's dictionary is an essential reference for anyone interested in public health. From epidemiology to sanitation to nutrition, this comprehensive guide covers all aspects of this vital area of study. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book Subject Headings Used in the Dictionary Catalogs of the Library of Congress from 1897 Through June 1964 written by Library of Congress. Subject Cataloging Division and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 1438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health written by Roger Detels and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 1717 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixth edition of the hugely successful, internationally recognised textbook on global public health and epidemiology, with 3 volumes comprehensively covering the scope, methods, and practice of the discipline