An Introduction to Community Health

This comprehensive, yet easy-to-read introductory community health text speaks to the current health issues facing people today. Organized into four units and eighteen chapters, An Introduction to Community Health, Web Enhanced Edition examines the breadth of community health information, from the foundations of community health to the health of the nation, from health care delivery to environmental health and safety. The all-inclusive pedagogy outlines chapter material, provides learning objectives, and applies theory to practice. Editorial Reviews From The Critics This text for students of health education presents an introduction to community health. Topics include, for example, governmental and nongovernmental health agencies, epidemiology, school health programs, community health and minority populations, community mental health, and workplace safety. Each chapter in the fourth edition features a boxed section containing content related to the goals and objectives. The authors are on the faculty of Ball State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) From The Critics This text for students of health education presents an introduction to community health. Topics include, for example, governmental and nongovernmental health agencies, epidemiology, school health programs, community health and minority populations, community mental health, and workplace safety. Each chapter in the fourth edition features a boxed section containing content related to the goals and objectives. The authors are on the faculty of Ball State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)