Public Health and Epidemiology at a Glance, 2nd Edition - (At a Glance) by Margaret Somerville (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

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

From the Back Cover

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.

About the Author

Margaret Somerville is Director of Public Health and Health Policy at NHS Highland. Previously she was Senior Lecturer and Director of Public Health Learning in the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry.

Kumaran Kalyanaraman is Clinical Scientist and Senior Lecturer, MRC Life course Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton Medical School.

Rob Anderson is Associate Professor of Health Economics and Evaluation at the University of Exeter Medical School.