McKenzie, James F., 1948-

An introduction to community & public health / Introduction to community and public health James F. McKenzie, PhD, MPH, MCHES, Professor Emeritus, Ball State University, Robert R. Pinger, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Ball State University, Denise M. Seabert, PhD, MCHES, Professor and Associate Dean, Ball State University. - Ninth edition. - xv, 541 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Community and public health : yesterday, today, and tomorrow -- Organizations that help shape community and public health -- Epidemiology : the study of disease, injury, and death in the community -- Epidemiology : prevention and control of diseases and health conditions -- Community organizing/building and health promotion programming -- The school health program : a component of community and public health -- Maternal, infant, and child health -- Adolescents, young adults, and adults -- Older adults -- Community and public health and racial/ethnic populations -- Community mental health -- Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs : a community concern -- Health care delivery in the United States -- Community and public health and the environment -- Injuries as a community and public health problem -- Safety and health in the workplace.

Provides the latest trends and statistics in community health. With an emphasis on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in health education, this best-selling introductory text covers such topics as epidemiology, community organization, program planning, minority health, health care, mental health, environmental health, drugs, safety, and occupational health.

College of Health Sciences


Text in English.

9781284108415 (pbk.)

2016037285


Community Health Services.
Delivery of Health Care.
Public Health Practice.
Epidemiologic Factors.


United States.

RA445 / .M29 2018

CHS 362.12/M19

WA 546 AA1