Public health and preventive medicine Books

Public health refers to building an organized effort towards prevention of diseases, promotion of health and improved life expectancy. It is an interdisciplinary field that encompasses biostatistics, health services and epidemiology. This discipline...

Organizations are rapidly shifting the way that individuals conceptualize, participate, and engage in work. A significant change is how organizations are coordinating, arranging, and organizing the activities of their employees for the accomplishments of...

Teachers and teacher educators are faced with the challenge of adapting to and remaining aware of continual advancements in technology and their resulting impact in the classroom. Technology Leadership in Teacher Education: Integrated Solutions and...

A deadly neurological malady characterized by progressive and irreparable shrinking of brain tissue, Alzheimer's disease causes declines in memory, social abilities, and communication skills that accelerate aging and eventually lead to death.Conventional...

This updated and expanded book was written with the underlying conviction that global health and nutrition problems can only be solved through a firm understanding of the different levels of causality and the interactions between the various determinants...

Here is the first comprehensive cross-disciplinary work to examine the current health situation of our immigrants, successfully integrating the vast literature of diverse fields -- epidemiology, health services research,...

The problem of development is central in the study of emotional life for two basic reasons. First, emotional life so clearly changes (dramatically in the early years) with new emotional reactions emerging against the backdrop...

Experts from academia, clinical settings, and the business world pool their knowledge about work injury prevention and management in the new Sourcebook of Occupational Rehabilitation. The 22 contributions in this wide-ranging...

If resources for HIV prevention efforts were truly unlimited, then this book would be en­ tirely unnecessary. In a world with limitless support for HIV prevention activities, one would simply implement all effective (or...

This user-friendly, comprehensive guide places evaluation in the context of HIV to give all health care professionals the necessary tools for developing and implementing successful HIV interventions. Every aspect of...

Volume 2 discusses the relationship between patient and caregiver in terms of structural and interactional determinants. The impact of provider characteristics on "compliance" and "adherence" is given especially noteworthy...

Volume 3 relates the demography of health behavior to developmental and diversity issues. Unique discussions of the health behaviors of gay males, lesbians, persons with HIV, and caregivers themselves are included. Each...

Preventable Diseases is a book written by Woods Hutchinson in 1909. The book is an in-depth exploration of the various diseases that were prevalent at the time and how they could be prevented. The author highlights the importance of hygiene, sanitation,...

A frightening look at the meat industry's cost to public health, worker safety, and the future of medicine--as well as the potential for agricultural reform.Over the past century, new farming methods, feed additives, and social and economic structures...

Il libro ""Atti della prima riunione degli igienisti italiani a Milano nel 1881"" pubblicato dallo Stabilimento Giuseppe Civelli Publisher, presenta una raccolta di discorsi e relazioni tenute durante la prima riunione degli igienisti italiani a Milano...

Il libro ""Atti della Terza Riunione degli Igienisti Italiani: Tenuta nell'ottobre 1888 a Bologna"" ����� stato pubblicato nel 1888 dallo Stabilimento Giuseppe Civelli Publisher. Il libro raccoglie gli atti della terza riunione degli igienisti italiani,...

The Climate Of The South Of Devon, And Its Influence Upon Health: With Short Accounts Of Exeter, Torquay, Babbicombe, Teignmouth, Dawlish is a book written by Thomas Shapter in 1842. The book provides a comprehensive description of the climate of the...

An Interferometer Study Of Radiations In A Magnetic Field is a scientific book written by John Cutler Shedd in 1899. The book is a detailed study of the effects of magnetic fields on radiations using interferometers. It is an important work in the field...

""An Inquiry Into The Composition Of Dietaries: With Special Reference To The Dietaries Of Munition Workers"" is a book written by Randal Mark Kerr McDonnell Antrim in 1918. The book is a comprehensive study of the composition of dietaries, with a...

""American Meat And Its Influence Upon The Public Health"" is a book written by Albert Leffingwell in 1910. The book provides a detailed analysis of the impact of meat consumption on public health in America. The author discusses the various factors that...

PrefaceThe United States is facing a significant shortage of rheumatologists, which poses a growing challenge in the management of patients with rheumatic diseases.In 2021, there were approximately 5,500 adult rheumatologists across the country, but...

PrefaceWelcome to Wynn Medical Center, where you are about to embark on one of the most important phases of your clinical learning: mastering the art and science of practicing medicine. As you join us on this journey, you will become an integral part of...

We live in an era of the digital health revolution where technological and knowledge breakthroughs greatly enhance the care we deliver to patients. However, our healthcare system still holds many friction points.This book examines cases where Blockchain...

Simple and effective!Modern Tai Chi opens up a new path to better physical health, relaxation and mental balance.In this guide, I will explain my modernised and updated form of classical Tai Chi. It consists of particularly effective and simple ...

Mit Beginn der Corona-Krise Anfang 2020 wurde Wissenschaft zu Ideologie und Information durch Regierungen, öffentlich-rechtliche Medien und die meisten wissenschaftlichen und ärztlichen Institutionen zu Propaganda. Das vorliegende Buch versucht eine...

In einer prospektiven Studie in der Bevolkerung der Stadt Munster und Umgebung wurde versucht, das moderne diagnostische Instrumentarium der Nephrologie fur eine erfolgreiche Fruherkennung und Besserbewertung von Nierenschaden...

Introduction to General Medical Conditions explains the most common non-orthopedic maladies seen in the active population.The text is designed to be a reference tool for students and professionals who work with athletes or a physically active population...

Take control of your life and enjoy every meal with new flavors and hundreds of recipes...! "Lose extra weight and eat healthier with diabetic-friendly recipes to improve your health, energy, and sense of well-being." Taking steps to prevent or...

Discover the intricate relationship between food and human culture with The Significance of Food: Exploring Food Preferences, Emotions, Relationships, Identity, Health, Society, Environment, and the Future. From the impact of food on our emotions to its...

**Back-of-the-Book Summary:**Delve into the complexities of our food systems with Food and Nutrition Insanity, a groundbreaking exploration of the global food crisis and the dark side of industrial agriculture. This comprehensive volume uncovers the...

Divided into two sections, the volume first examines health claims of food-based bioactive compounds, which are extra-nutritional constituents that typically occur in small quantities in foods. This section lays out the concepts of extraction of...

Patiently Waiting For... is the story of the indomitable, feisty, and subversive Ruth, who, having quadriplegia, longs to access a wider world through use of available software and a computer. She decides to almost run over, with her power chair, a...

Metabolism is the process whereby food is converted into energy by living organisms. This book on nutrition and metabolism deals with topics related to physical activity and metabolism as well as the chemical reactions that occur during the metabolic...

Malnutrition is a vast field of study. It analyzes in detail the impact of diet on human body and effect of no or low nutrients in the diet. This book provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a comprehensive understanding of...

Nutritional deficiency can be defined as the consumption of a diet consisting of nutrients less than the required amount. This book on nutritional deficiencies covers a wide range of topics including malnutrition aid and ideal supplements and nutritional...

Nutrition is defined as the science of interaction between nutrients in relation to an organism's growth, wellbeing and disease. This book on nutrition and dietetics discusses topics related to nutritional practices and health. Dietary patterns and...

Major goals of health care in the 21st century are to make health care more efficient and less costly. These goals can be accomplished by implementation of evidence-based care; greater coordination of patient care; implementation of preventive care and...

In The Texas Meningitis Epidemic (1911-1913): Origin of the Meningococcal Vaccine, two physician authors present the dramatic medical history of a monstrous southwestern disease epidemic. They also describe the development of the intraspinal...

Environmental health is an area with significant developments and noteworthy challenges that expand into various disciplines: medicine and public health, sociology and communications, technology, policymaking, and legislation. Due to the massive amount...

With the development of advanced screening procedures and techniques, certain limitations of the existing screening processes for disease methodologies and paradigms have been noted. More accurate and less invasive screening methods are needed to...

The development of better processes to provide proper healthcare has enhanced contemporary society. By implementing effective collaborative strategies, this development ensures proper quality and instruction for both the patient and medical practitioners...

Enzymes have interesting applications in our biological system and act as valuable biocatalysts. Their various functions allow enzymes to develop new drugs, detoxifications, and pharmaceutical chemistry. Research Advancements in Pharmaceutical,...

Current research on health, nutrition, and preventative care will always be in demand. As the battles against ailments such as diabetes and heart disease continue, medical professionals are seeking to create a healthier society through nutrition and...

The continuous development of new technologies has led to significant socio-economic advances in modern society. When applied in the medical sector, healthcare delivery techniques are optimized. Health Information Systems and the Advancement of Medical...

The promotion of proper nutrition can assist in disease prevention and help to ensure an overall healthy lifestyle. Certain natural or processed foods are particularly useful in achieving and maintaining these goals. Examining the Development,...

Health and nutrition have become global focal points as the population continues to grow exponentially. While providing food for the global population is crucial, it is also necessary to provide options that are nutritious in order to promote healthier...

Climate change is one of the most widely debated and worrisome topics of our time. As environmental changes become more prevalent, there has been evidence to suggest that there is a correlation between the environment and a substantial increase of...