Introduction to Public Health - E-BookThis text introduces students to the core concepts and principles of public health: the nature and scope of public health; its history; an introduction to health determinants and epidemiology; evidence-based practice in public health and understanding public health data plus more. |
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Determinants of Health | 71 |
Ethics Evidence and Practice | 149 |
Health Protection and Promotion | 221 |
Contemporary Issues | 323 |
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