Prevention of Diseases in Populations

Offering a comprehensive understanding of disease at the population level, Prevention of Diseases in Populations: From Biology to Policy is a groundbreaking new text that explains the biologic mechanisms behind the most prevalent diseases in the United States and worldwide. 

Written by Thomas Farley, an accomplished public health educator, practitioner, and author, this authoritative text not only provides insights into the underlying biology of these diseases but also explores the epidemiologic risk factors associated with them. With its unique approach, this text sets itself apart from others in the field by seamlessly connecting biologic mechanisms to epidemiology and prevention strategies, making it a foundational text for students of public health and an invaluable resource to practitioners in the field. 

• Addresses the diseases responsible for the greatest morbidity and mortality in the United States and globally.
• Describes disease biology most relevant to prevention and summarizes strategies for prevention of diseases in populations.
• Includes cause-and-effect diagrams based on biology and epidemiology that demonstrate opportunities for prevention.
• Provides complete content for courses in public health biology required by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
• Prepares students and practitioners in biologic concepts required for the Certification in Public Health (CPH) examination.
• Offers 12 biodigital animations (in the eBook) that visually help explain a variety of diseases and conditions.
• Includes helpful instructor resources including presentation slides in PowerPoint format, case studies with discussion questions, test bank, and more. 

• Introduction to Human Health and Disease
• Introduction to Infectious Diseases
• Disease Prevention
• Prevention and Control of Diseases
• Health and Disease Across the Lifespan
• Public Health Across the Lifespan
• Human Diseases

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