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Public Health 101: Unraveling the Determinants of Health and Disease
A Comprehensive Perspective on Population Health
Public Health 101: Improving Community Health, Third Edition, presents a comprehensive exploration of the factors that shape health outcomes within communities. This edition emphasizes the crucial role of community involvement and community-based services, broadening the scope of intervention options.
Understanding the Healthcare Ecosystem
The text examines the interplay between various systems that influence health, including the healthcare system, public health system, and societal frameworks such as laws and taxation. Through case studies, vignettes, and examples, readers delve into the complexities of healthcare delivery and public health initiatives.
Insights for Everyday Life
Public Health 101 illuminates the concrete ways in which public health impacts daily life. Readers gain frameworks for comprehending health issues, empowering them to critically evaluate health information and make informed decisions.
Nursing’s Expanding Role
Recognizing the critical contribution of nurses, this edition explores their expanding roles and the efforts to address the nursing shortage. Case studies highlight the vital interplay between nurses and the health and public health systems.
Emerging Health Challenges
The text addresses pressing public health concerns such as the opioid epidemic and “One Health” topics, including antibiotic resistance, climate change, and international health regulations. New case studies on influenza, antibiotic resistance, and aging as a public health issue provide insights into these evolving challenges.
Essential Public Health Foundation
Public Health 101 forms part of the Essential Public Health series, providing a foundational course for students seeking a comprehensive understanding of public health concepts. It aligns with the ASPPH “Critical Component Elements” for a public health overview course and the AAC&U recommendations for a Public Health 101 course.
Conclusion
Public Health 101: Improving Community Health, Third Edition, equips readers with a deep understanding of the determinants of health, the tools for health promotion, and the complex interplay of systems that shape population health. Through its focus on community involvement and a wide range of contemporary health issues, this text provides an indispensable resource for both students and practitioners seeking to improve health outcomes within communities.
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