Public Health and Epidemiology at a Glance

by Margaret Somerville, Rob Anderson, K. Kumaran

First Prize in Public health in the 2017 BMA Medical Book Awards

Public Health and Epidemiology at a Glance is a highly visual introduction to the key concepts and major themes of population health. With comprehensive coverage of all the core topics covered at medical school, it helps students understand the determinants of health and their study, from personal lifestyle choices and behaviour, to environmental, social and economic factors.

This fully updated new edition features:
- More coverage of audit and quality improvement techniques
- Brand new sections on maternal and child health, and health of older people
- New chapters on social determinants of health and guideline development
- Expanded self-assessment material

This accessible guide is an invaluable resource for medical and healthcare students, junior doctors, and those preparing for a career in epidemiology and public health

94 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Aaron Hubbard · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used this book as supplemental reading material for my public health class. It was useful when doing homework and writing discussion questions.