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Introduction to Community Health » (6th Edition)

Book cover image of Introduction to Community Health by James F. McKenzie

Authors: James F. McKenzie, Robert R. Pinger, Jerome E. Kotecki
ISBN-13: 9780763746346, ISBN-10: 0763746347
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Jones & Barlett Learning
Date Published: October 2007
Edition: 6th Edition

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Author Biography: James F. McKenzie

Book Synopsis

This update of the 2002, 1999, and 1997 editions of an introductory textbook for those pursing careers in community health incorporates such timely topics as preparing for bioterrorism, the obesity epidemic in the US, strategies for improving the health of specific populations, and current national benchmarks for health and drug control. The text includes review questions, activities, websites, a glossary, technical appendices, and a self-assessment checklist. Updated ancillary materials are available. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Booknews

This text for students of health education presents an introduction to community health. Topics include, for example, governmental and nongovernmental health agencies, epidemiology, school health programs, community health and minority populations, community mental health, and workplace safety. Each chapter in the fourth edition features a boxed section containing content related to the goals and objectives. The authors are on the faculty of Ball State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents

Preface
Unit 1Foundations of Community Health1
Ch. 1Community Health - Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow2
Ch. 2Organizations that Help Shape Community Health28
Ch. 3Epidemiology: The Study of Disease, Injury, and Death in the Community54
Ch. 4Epidemiology: Prevention and Control of Diseases and Health Conditions87
Ch. 5Community Organizing/Building and Health Promotion Programming112
Ch. 6The School Health Program: A Component of Community Health134
Unit 2The Nation's Health163
Ch. 7Maternal, Infant, and Child Health164
Ch. 8Adolescents, Young Adults, and Adults207
Ch. 9Elders233
Ch. 10Community Health and Minorities264
Ch. 11Community Mental Health309
Ch. 12Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs: A Community Concern341
Unit 3Health Care Delivery377
Ch. 13Health Care System: Structure378
Ch. 14Health Care System: Function410
Unit 4Environmental Health and Safety441
Ch. 15Environmental Concerns: Wastes and Pollution442
Ch. 16The Impact of Environment on Human Health482
Ch. 17Injuries as a Community Health Problem516
Ch. 18Safety and Health in the Workplace556
App. 1Retrospective Studies: How to Calculate an Odds Ratio588
Prospective Studies: How to Calculate Relative and Attributable Risk588
App. 2Operational Definitions for the 1990 Census589
App. 3Revised Operational Definitions for 1997591
App. 4: Self-Assessment Checklist592
Glossary595
Credits612
Index613

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