Modern Day Public Health

Modern Day Public Health sets the vision for well-being and addresses the needs of a population. It responds to disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and environmental threats, and focuses on creating conditions where people can achieve their best possible health. The principles of public health are varied and inculcate aspects of many disciplines, professions, skills and knowledge. More than ever, public health is in the forefront of everything. Over 16 chapters, this textbook will give the student an expansive overview of the major issues and opportunities from epidemiology, health science communications, public health laboratories, and health informatics to public health careers, leadership, policy, systems, and resources. Each chapter includes five knowledge check questions, a discussion board, and an applied learning exercise assignment. The future of public health is the security of health equity and students using this textbook will be inspired to take action.