Publisher's Synopsis
This third edition of Introduction to Public Health by Fleming and Parker continues to cement itself as a highly-respected resource for public health students. This title provides an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the key concepts and principles of public health from a multidisciplinary perspective.
This highly anticipated new edition of Introduction to Public Health addresses topical issues, including epidemiology, ethics and evidence-based practice. Parker and Fleming also includes a new focus on infectious diseases and disease presence. The inclusion of the new chapter 'Public health and social policy' will help broaden the readers' understanding of the influence policy has on public health.
Evolve resources for students and instructors:
- Student quiz
Evolve resources for instructors only:
- PowerPoint slides
- Lesson and tutorial plans
- Image bank (tables and figures from book)
- New chapter: 'Public health and social policy'
- Focus on infectious diseases and disease prevention
