An Introduction to Community HealthIn an effort to effectively address the health issues facing today's communities, An Introduction to Community Health, Sixth Edition, has been updated to reflect the latest trends and statistics in community health. With an emphasis on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in health education, this best-selling introductory text covers such topics as epidemiology, community organization, program planning, minority health, health care, mental health, environmental health, drugs, safety, and occupational health.Short scenarios, key terminology, marginal definitions, and web activities found in each chapter make this an accessible and reader-friendly resource for the beginning community health student.The book also features helpful instructor resources, including an Instructor's Toolkit CD-ROM and Student Note-Taking Guide. |
Contents
Foundations of Community Health | 1 |
The Nations Health | 173 |
Health Care Delivery | 375 |
Environmental Health and Safety | 445 |
CaseControl Studies How to Calculate an Odds Ratio | 599 |
Operational Definitions for the 1990 Census | 600 |
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An Introduction to Community Health James McKenzie,Robert Pinger,Jerome Kotecki No preview available - 2008 |
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