An Introduction to Community Health - Softcover

McKenzie, James F.; Pinger, Robert R.; Kotecki, Jerome E.

 
9780763746346: An Introduction to Community Health

Synopsis

The Sixth Edition of this best-selling introductory text has been updated to reflect the latest trends and statistics in community health in an effort 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, An Introduction to Community Health, Sixth Edition, covers such topics as epidemiology, community organization, program planning, minority health, health care, mental health, environmental health, drugs, safety, and occupational health.

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Synopsis

Three Ball State University professors explain how communities measure health, describe community health activities in schools and special populations, and introduce the organizations responsible for carrying them out. The sixth edition adds material on the bird flu, underage and pathological drinking, Medicare Parts C and D, health savings account

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