"This is a very good text for undergraduate students as it gives a broad overview of the concept of public health, utilising case studies to illustrate practical application. This book would be also be an excellent way for practitioners to increase their own knowledge of public health and could inform their own continuing professional development."
Julie Lemprière, University of Gloucestershire
Key Concepts in Public Health identifies fifty key concepts used across the discipline of public health in order to give the reader a broad perspective of the core topics relevant to training and practice. From epidemiology to health promotion, and ethics to leadership, the book offers an exciting guide to the multiprofessional field.
Each entry features:
- a snapshot definition of the concept
- a broader discussion addressing the main issues and links to practice
- key points relevant to the entry
- case studies to illustrate the application to practice
- examples of further reading.
Highly readable, with clear indexing and cross referencing, this is an ideal book to turn to for learning more about key issues in public health practice and education. The clever structure means the book can be read in its entirety to support a programme of study or readers can use it to dip into and update their knowledge of a particular concept. It meets the validation requirements of all allied health and nursing training programmes and will also be invaluable for policy-makers and healthcare practitioners continuing their professional education.
PART ONE: UNDERPINNING CONCEPTS - THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR UNDERSTANDING PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE
Historical Development of Public Health - Nicholas Fulton Phin
Modern Public Health - Fiona Adshead and Allison Thorpe
Determinants of Health - Soumen Sengupta
Public Health Theories - Ann Bryan
Inequalities in Health - Nicola Close
Sociological Concepts of Public Health - Andy Lovell
Principles of Epidemiology - Hamed A Adetunji
Public Health and Demography - Mzwandile (Andi) Mabhala and Walid El Ansari
Population and Surveillance - Hamed A. Adetunji
Public Health Law - Nicholas Fulton Phin
Leadership Development for Public Health Practitioners - Frances Wilson and Kim Greening
Social Marketing - Allison Thorpe, Rowena Merritt, Clive Blair-Stevens and Jeff French
Economics of Health - Hamed A. Adetunji
Public Health and Sustainable Development - Mzwandile A. Mabhala and Peete Lesiamo
Health Literacy - Mike Horah and Mzwandile (Andi) Mabhala
Public Health and the Media - Pat Clarke
Local Strategies for Public Health Implementation - Graham Holroyd
Ehics of Public Health - Jill McCarthy
Social Exclusion and Stigma - Elizabeth Mason-Whitehead
Vulnerability - Jan Hardy and Tina Barrows
PART TWO: PRACTICAL CONCEPTS - FOR APPLICATION: IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE
Assessing Public Health Need - Pat Rose
Planning and Public Health - Janine Talley
Evaluating Public Health - Elaine Hogard
Health Impact Assessment - Rachel A. Wells
Health Protection - Nicholas Fulton Phin
Immunisation - Michelle Falconer
Public Health and Health Promotion - Frances Wilson
Screening - Mzwandile (Andi) Mabhala
Disease Prevention - Alan Massey
Public Health and the Natural Environment - Kim Greening
Environmental Impact on Health Emergency and Disaster Planning - Alex G Stewart and Richard Jarvis Walid El Ansari and Pat Deeny
User Involvement and Influence - Walid El
Collaborative and Partnership Working - Walid El
Evidence Based Practice - Gail Louw
Public Health and Contemporary Health Issues - Mike Thomas
Public Health and Physical Activity - Hayley Mills, Diane Crone, Walid El
Public Health and Nutrition - Basma Ellahi
Community Food Initiatives - Basma Ellahi
Commissioning Public Health - Frances Wilson and Moyra
PART THREE: POPULATIONS: APPROACHES TO PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE
Public Health and Mental Health - David Coyle
Adherence to treatment - a person-centred approach - Dianne Phipps and Sara Bell
Public Health and the Preschool Child - Jean Mannix and John
Public Health and the Schools Community - Gabrielle Rabie
Public Health and Young People - Gabrielle Rabie and Irene
Public Health and Adults - Sue Phillips
Student Health - Walid El Ansari
Public Health and the Older Person - Irene Cooke and Jean
Public Health and Homelessness - Judith Lydon and Scott
Public Health and the Workplace - Alan Massey
