Introduction to Community and Public Health

Provides students in public health and health education with the fundamentals of all five core areas of community and public health This introductory textbook covers the foundations of community and public health, providing knowledge based on models, methods, and theories of health education, health promotion, and related disciplines. It also helps students prepare for public health certifications, including Certified in Public Health (CPH), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), and Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES). Introduction to Community and Public Health, Second Edition introduces readers to the five core areas of community and public health-epidemiology, biostatistics, social and behavioral sciences, environmental health, and health policy and management--as identified by the Association of Schools of Public Health. It discusses concerns about population dynamics and control, and environmental issues such as air, water, and noise pollution. It also features entirely new sections on genetic diseases; school health programs; community mental health; alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; and designing population-based public health programs for maternal and child health, adolescent health, the care of adults, and racial and ethnic minorities. Information on non-governmental organizations in the United States and the latest developments regarding the US health care system are given. In addition, this new edition provides expanded coverage of infectious disease epidemiology, chronic disease epidemiology, and newer theories. Provides comprehensive coverage of the essentials of community and public health Assists students seeking Certified in Public Health (CPH), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), and Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) certification Includes student-friendly pedagogical features in each chapter, such as chapter objectives, a chapter summary, definitions of key terms, review questions, and websites to explore Offers skill-building activities, Focus Features, case studies, and more Introduction to Community and Public Health, Second Edition is a comprehensive learning resource that will inspire students to pursue and excel in public health careers. It will also be of great benefit to those prepping for a variety of important public health certifications. von Sharma, Manoj