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100 1 _aBirkhead, Guthrie S.
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245 1 0 _aEssentials of public health /
_cGuthrie S. Birkhead, MD, MPH, professor emeritus, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University at Albany, Albany, New York, Cynthia B. Morrow, MD, MPH, district director, Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts, Virginia Department of Health, co-domain director, Health System Science and Interprofessional Practice, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, Virginia, Sylvia Pirani, MPH, MS, public health practice consultant, New York, New York.
250 _aFifth edition.
264 1 _aBurlington, Massachusetts :
_bJones & Bartlett Learning,
_c©2026
300 _a369 pages
336 _atext
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337 _aunmediated
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338 _avolume
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504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 _a"A comprehensive overview of the field of public health, covering topics such as epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, and health policy. Offers unique career information including job descriptions with job-specific chapters in the second half of the book"-- Provided by publisher.
520 _a"Essentials of Public Health, Fifth Edition is a thorough introduction to the field of public health, blending public health practice concepts, government public health, and careers in public health.Using the concept of Public Health 3.0 (a set of aspirational goal to move the public health system into the future), the first section delves into foundational public health principles, governmental structures, healthcare relationships, and pandemic preparedness, offering a thorough understanding of the field. The second section uniquely highlights various public health occupations and careers, equipping readers with an understanding of the diverse roles within the public health workforce. Key Features: Covers the latest trends and concepts including the 10 Essential Public Health Services (EPHS), Health People 2030, health equity, and more. Offers a new chapter (6) entitled Pandemic and All-Hazards Public Health Preparedness which emphasizes the critical lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the essential role of public health in safeguarding community health during emergencies. Uniquely explores public health careers, offering 6 job-specific chapters covering careers in Public Health Administration, Environmental & Occupational Health; Public Health Nursing; Epidemiology & Statistics and more. Features updated tables, figures, and weblinks throughout the text illustrate key concepts and provide useful resources. Includes revised and expanded "Outside-the-book" thinking exercises as well as discussion questions to engage students further"-- Provided by publisher.
650 0 _aPublic health
650 7 _aMEDICAL / Public Health
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