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Susan Carr (Author), Nigel Unwin (Author), Tanja Pless-Mulloli (Author)
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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Open University Press; 2 edition (1 Sep 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0335216242
  • ISBN-13: 978-0335216246
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.8 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 356,099 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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“The contents are not specifically nursing orientated but very neatly balanced to be of relevance to all working in the public health arena…the book is well written, the language is clear, and the concepts clearly and simply explained and easily understood”
Journal of Biosocial Science
  • What are epidemiology and public health?
  • What is the nature of public health evidence and knowledge?
  • What strategies can be used to protect and improve health?
The second edition of this bestselling book provides a multi-professional introduction to the key concepts in public health and epidemiology. It presents a broad, interactive account of contemporary public health, placing an emphasis on developing public health skills and stimulating the reader to think through the issues for themselves.

The new edition features additional material on:

  • Historical perspectives
  • Public health skills for practice
  • Evaluation of public health interventions
  • The nature of evidence and public health knowledge
  • Translating policy and evidence into practice
An Introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology is key reading for students of public health and healthcare professionals, including: nurses, doctors, community development workers and public health workers.

About the Author

Susan Carr is Reader in Public Health and Primary Care at Northumbria University,UK, where she researches and teaches public health and primary care issues.

Nigel Unwin is Professor of Epidemiology, in Advancing Research in Chronic Disease Epidemiology (ARCHES) and lead of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Diabetes, in the Institute of Health and Society at Newcastle University, UK.

Tanja Pless-Mulloli is Professor of Environmental Epidemiology and lead of the Environment and Health team in the Institute of Health and Society at Newcastle University, UK.

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Good as a intro 4 Mar 2010
Format:Paperback
Needed a quick guide into epidemiology. And this book did it. With this book I got some epidemiolgy and some taste of public health. So, its a good starter, but if you need a book that cover everything, this isnt it.
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