| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 247 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Origins of public health -- Organization and financing of public health -- Infectious disease control -- Injuries and noninfectious diseases -- Public health system performance -- Public health : promise and prospects. |
| Summary |
& Quot; More than just another preliminary textbook, this comprehensive introduction for those who are new to the field of public health weaves together its values, goals and practices of into a lucid introductory text.". Sally Guttmacher, PhD. Professor, Director, Masters in Community Public Health Program. New York University. Affordably priced and designed to offer an inviting introduction to public health, this introductory textbook provides a comprehensive understanding of the unique history, economics, orientation, function, activities, and mission of public health. This concise refe. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
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GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
Public health.
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Public Health Practice.
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| Added Author |
Goldsteen, Karen.
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Graham, David G.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Goldsteen, Raymond L. Introduction to public health. New York : Springer, c2011 9780826141521 (DLC) 2010043653 (OCoLC)671465381 |
| ISBN |
9780826141538 electronic bk. |
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0826141536 electronic bk. |
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