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"Public health is an enormous field with nearly 450,000 professionals in the US. Public health workers keep the public safe from infectious disease, workplace injury, environmental toxins, and many other hazards. Because the field is so broad, there is room for people with diverse interests and...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Seltzer, Beth
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer Pub., [2011]
Subjects:
Public health > Vocational guidance.
Vocational guidance.
Health occupations.
Public Health.
Vocational Guidance.
Ebook.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book.
Table of Contents:
  • 1. What Is Public Health?
  • 2. Education in Public Health
  • 3. Finding Jobs in Public Health
  • 4. Infectious Disease
  • 5. Chronic Disease and Cancer
  • 6. Public Safety
  • 7. Maternal and Child Health
  • 8. Pharmaceuticals and Drug Safety
  • 9. Environmental Health and Water Safety
  • 10. Occupational Health and Safety
  • 11. Food Safety and Nutrition
  • 12. Disaster Preparedness and Response
  • 13. Health Communication
  • 14. Education
  • 15. Health Disparities, Vulnerable Groups, and At-Risk Populations
  • 16. Public Mental Health
  • 17. Public Health Law, Regulations, and Policies
  • 18. Evaluation, Safety, and Quality
  • 19. Nonprofit Organizations
  • 20. Public Health Administration and Leadership
  • 21. Global Health
  • 22. Off the Beaten Path
  • 23. The Future of Public Health.