Public Health Principles and Practices

<p><em>Public Health Principles and Practices </em>provides readers with a comprehensive exploration of key concepts in the discipline with a distinct emphasis on the intersection of social justice and public health.</p><p></p><p>This 12-chapter book discusses important aspects of public health: Defining health and public health; Advancing health equity and social justice; Assessing population health; Investigating health problems and hazards; Effective communication; Mobilizing communities; Policy development; Legal and regulatory actions; Equitable access to healthcare; Building a diverse public health workforce; Evaluation and research; and Building organizational infrastructure. Chapter features include an introduction key terms and concepts real-world examples suggestions for additional learning resources key points and review questions.</p><p></p><p><em>Public Health Principles and Practices </em>examines numerous factors that influence health and the actions needed to improve public health outcomes. It is an ideal resource for courses/programs in public health social justice community health health policy healthcare administration public policy social work and medicine. Readers gain a deep understanding of the importance of social justice in public health and strategies to address health disparities and promote health equity.</p>