McKenzie, James F., 1948-
An introduction to community health / Community health James F. McKenzie, Robert R. Pinger, Jerome E. Kotecki - 4th ed - Boston: Jone and Bartlett Pub; 2002 - xx, 635 p. : col, ill ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
CONTENTS
Community health: yesterday, today, and tomorrow
Organizations that help shape community health
Epidemiology: the study of disease, injury, and death in the community Epidemiology: prevention and control of diseases and health conditions Community organizing/building and health promotion programming
The school health program: a component of community health
Maternal, infant, and child health
Adolescents, young adults, and adults
Elders
Community health and minorities
Community mental health
Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs: a community concern
Health care system: structure
Health care system: function
Environmental concerns: wastes and pollution
The impact of environment on human health
Injuries as a community health problem
Safety and health in the workplace
The fourth edition of this comprehensive introductory community health text continues to effectively address the health issues facing today's communities. With emphasis on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in health education, the text covers such topics as epidemiology, community organization, program planning, minority health, health care, mental health, environmental health, drugs, safety, and occupational health. An Introduction to Community Health incorporates a variety of pedagogical elements that assist and encourage students to understand and complex community health issues
0763716790 9780763716790
Public health--United States
Community health services--United States
Medical care--United States
Community Health Services--United States
Delivery of Health Care--United States
Environmental Health--United States
Public Health--United States
RA445 / .M29 2002
WA 546 AA1 / M47 2002
An introduction to community health / Community health James F. McKenzie, Robert R. Pinger, Jerome E. Kotecki - 4th ed - Boston: Jone and Bartlett Pub; 2002 - xx, 635 p. : col, ill ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
CONTENTS
Community health: yesterday, today, and tomorrow
Organizations that help shape community health
Epidemiology: the study of disease, injury, and death in the community Epidemiology: prevention and control of diseases and health conditions Community organizing/building and health promotion programming
The school health program: a component of community health
Maternal, infant, and child health
Adolescents, young adults, and adults
Elders
Community health and minorities
Community mental health
Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs: a community concern
Health care system: structure
Health care system: function
Environmental concerns: wastes and pollution
The impact of environment on human health
Injuries as a community health problem
Safety and health in the workplace
The fourth edition of this comprehensive introductory community health text continues to effectively address the health issues facing today's communities. With emphasis on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in health education, the text covers such topics as epidemiology, community organization, program planning, minority health, health care, mental health, environmental health, drugs, safety, and occupational health. An Introduction to Community Health incorporates a variety of pedagogical elements that assist and encourage students to understand and complex community health issues
0763716790 9780763716790
Public health--United States
Community health services--United States
Medical care--United States
Community Health Services--United States
Delivery of Health Care--United States
Environmental Health--United States
Public Health--United States
RA445 / .M29 2002
WA 546 AA1 / M47 2002