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A Dictionary of Public Health - Hardcover

 
9780195160901: A Dictionary of Public Health
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0195160908 ISBN 13: 9780195160901
Publisher: OUP USA, 2006

Synopsis

An invaluable desk reference for busy public health practitioners, The Dictionary of Public Health is an alphabetical listing of almost 5,000 words and phrases used in public health science and practice. It offers definititions, discussion, and an occasional brief commentary on the relevance of each term to people and their health. This volume is a trusted resource for answers to questions that arise in the course of public health practice, whether in the office or in the field, in interactions with the public or with the media.

The book contains cross-referenced definitions and discussions of related terms and concepts. For easy reference, users will find similarly worked definitions and discussions of important related concepts listed under each of the commonly used keywords. A variety of website links make it easy to find further information at the users fingertips. Covering all aspects of public health, this book serves as both a quick and handy reference tool and a vehicle for more leisurely browsing.

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About the Author

John Last is emeritus professor of epidemiology at the University of Ottawa.

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Publisher
OUP USA
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0195160908
ISBN 13 
9780195160901
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
432
Editor
Last John M.