Frances Wilson & Andi Mabhala 
Key Concepts in Public Health 

‘This is a very good text for undergraduate students as it gives a broad overview of the concept of public health, utilising case studies to illustrate practical application. This book would be also be an excellent way for practitioners to increase their own knowledge of public health and could inform their own continuing professional development.’

Julie Lemprière, University of Gloucestershire

Key Concepts in Public Health identifies fifty key concepts used across the discipline of public health in order to give the reader a broad perspective of the core topics relevant to training and practice. From epidemiology to health promotion, and ethics to leadership, the book offers an exciting guide to the multiprofessional field.

Each entry features:

– a snapshot definition of the concept

– a broader discussion addressing the main issues and links to practice

– key points relevant to the entry

– case studies to illustrate the application to practice

– examples of further reading.

Highly readable, with clear indexing and cross referencing, this is an ideal book to turn to for learning more about key issues in public health practice and education. The clever structure means the book can be read in its entirety to support a programme of study or readers can use it to dip into and update their knowledge of a particular concept. It meets the validation requirements of all allied health and nursing training programmes and will also be invaluable for policy-makers and healthcare practitioners continuing their professional education.

Tabela de Conteúdo

PART ONE: UNDERPINNING CONCEPTS – THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR UNDERSTANDING PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE

Historical Development of Public Health – Nicholas Fulton Phin

Modern Public Health – Fiona Adshead and Allison Thorpe

Determinants of Health – Soumen Sengupta

Public Health Theories – Ann Bryan

Inequalities in Health – Nicola Close

Sociological Concepts of Public Health – Andy Lovell

Principles of Epidemiology – Hamed A Adetunji

Public Health and Demography – Mzwandile (Andi) Mabhala and Walid El Ansari

Population and Surveillance – Hamed A. Adetunji

Public Health Law – Nicholas Fulton Phin

Leadership Development for Public Health Practitioners – Frances Wilson and Kim Greening

Social Marketing – Allison Thorpe, Rowena Merritt, Clive Blair-Stevens and Jeff French

Economics of Health – Hamed A. Adetunji

Public Health and Sustainable Development – Mzwandile A. Mabhala and Peete Lesiamo

Health Literacy – Mike Horah and Mzwandile (Andi) Mabhala

Public Health and the Media – Pat Clarke

Local Strategies for Public Health Implementation – Graham Holroyd

Ehics of Public Health – Jill Mc Carthy

Social Exclusion and Stigma – Elizabeth Mason-Whitehead

Vulnerability – Jan Hardy and Tina Barrows

PART TWO: PRACTICAL CONCEPTS – FOR APPLICATION: IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE

Assessing Public Health Need – Pat Rose

Planning and Public Health – Janine Talley

Evaluating Public Health – Elaine Hogard

Health Impact Assessment – Rachel A. Wells

Health Protection – Nicholas Fulton Phin

Immunisation – Michelle Falconer

Public Health and Health Promotion – Frances Wilson

Screening – Mzwandile (Andi) Mabhala

Disease Prevention – Alan Massey

Public Health and the Natural Environment – Kim Greening

Environmental Impact on Health Emergency and Disaster Planning – Alex G Stewart and Richard Jarvis Walid El Ansari and Pat Deeny

User Involvement and Influence – Walid El

Collaborative and Partnership Working – Walid El

Evidence Based Practice – Gail Louw

Public Health and Contemporary Health Issues – Mike Thomas

Public Health and Physical Activity – Hayley Mills, Diane Crone, Walid El

Public Health and Nutrition – Basma Ellahi

Community Food Initiatives – Basma Ellahi

Commissioning Public Health – Frances Wilson and Moyra

PART THREE: POPULATIONS: APPROACHES TO PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE

Public Health and Mental Health – David Coyle

Adherence to treatment – a person-centred approach – Dianne Phipps and Sara Bell

Public Health and the Preschool Child – Jean Mannix and John

Public Health and the Schools Community – Gabrielle Rabie

Public Health and Young People – Gabrielle Rabie and Irene

Public Health and Adults – Sue Phillips

Student Health – Walid El Ansari

Public Health and the Older Person – Irene Cooke and Jean

Public Health and Homelessness – Judith Lydon and Scott

Public Health and the Workplace – Alan Massey