Chronic disease epidemiology, prevention, and control

The fourth edition of Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control is timely during this era of transition and uncertainty and namely serves as a useful and informative guide to get us from where public health is to where public health needs to be. It provides an overview of current knowle...

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Other Authors: Remington, Patrick L. (Editor), Brownson, Ross C. (Editor), Wegner, Mark V. 1972- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC American Public Health Association 2016
Edition:FOURTH EDITION
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Summary:The fourth edition of Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control is timely during this era of transition and uncertainty and namely serves as a useful and informative guide to get us from where public health is to where public health needs to be. It provides an overview of current knowledge and best practices in the prevention and control of major chronic diseases and their risk factors. Chapter authors highlight many public health successes in which evidence-based interventions have resulted in improved health and the reduction or elimination of disparities. This book tackles some of the most important and vexing public health problems of our time, including how to cope with the rising tide of chronic illness
Item Description:Preceded by: Chronic disease epidemiology and control / [edited by] Patrick L. Remington, Ross C. Brownson, Mark V. Wegner. 3rd ed. c2010
Physical Description:xvi, 1152 pages illustrations 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9780875532776
0875532772