Introduction to Public Health and Disease Prevention

Health Promotion, Community Wellness, Prevention Strategies and Basic Epidemiology

von Abhishek Kumar

468 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Introduction to Public Health and Disease Prevention is a practical and accessible guide designed to introduce readers to the essential concepts of public health, disease prevention, health promotion, and community wellness.This book explains important public health principles in a clear, structured, and beginner-friendly format. It explores how diseases develop and spread, how health risks can be reduced, and how individuals, communities, healthcare professionals, and public health organizations can work together to improve population health.Readers will gain an understanding of disease prevention, health promotion, environmental health, health education, community participation, epidemiology, public health surveillance, screening, and outbreak investigation.The book also discusses the importance of healthy environments, effective communication, community engagement, evidence-based decision-making, and preventive strategies.Inside This Book, Readers Will Explore: - Foundations of public health- Concepts of health and disease- Social determinants of health- Levels of disease prevention- Health promotion strategies- Communicable disease prevention- Noncommunicable disease prevention- Environmental health- Health education and communication- Community participation- Basic epidemiology- Public health surveillance- Screening and early detection- Outbreak investigation- Risk factors and protective factors- Evidence-based public health- Community wellness and preventive healthcareWritten in a straightforward educational style, this book can serve as an introductory reference for students, beginners, and readers interested in understanding how public health works at the individual and community levels.Important Note: This book is intended for educational and informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

• ISBN: 9798192258170
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 12.08.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp