COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH, Second Edition, introduces readers to the fields of community health and public health. Chapters explore historical perspectives, foundational concepts, and significant advances that changed the course these two fields. Videos, examples, and interactions bring the material to life, and students will come away with a comprehensive picture of the fields’ priorities and challenges.
Chapter 1: Overview of Community and Public Health
Chapter 2: Public Health Status, Equity, and Assessment
Chapter 3: Infectious Diseases in the Community
Chapter 4: Chronic Diseases in the Community
Chapter 5: Public Health Ethics, Law, and Policy
Chapter 6: Epidemiology
Chapter 7: Public Health Disasters and Preparedness
Chapter 8: Advocacy and Resource Allocation
Appendix A: The Health Care System in the United States
Appendix B: Additional Public Health Figures
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