Public Health Research Guide

"Focuses on health crises affecting the public at large, ranging from epidemic and pandemic diseases; chronic conditions such as famine, malnutrition, cancer, and diabetes; and social issues such as sexual abuse, obesity, bullying, and new substance abuse issues. Entries describe the origin and spread of the issue, public and government reaction and response, and treatments and preventive measures"--Provided by publisher.

This book brings together the disciplines and fields of study that inform the work of promoting health into one book and provides many examples of practice. Both are core texts for those studying health promotion or public health, and supplementary texts for students of healthcare and social care. They are ideal for public health practitioners and members of the wider public health workforce.

This book is intended to provide a basic introduction to epidemiologic methods and epidemiologic thinking.