Transforming Public Health Surveillance: Proactive Measures for Prevention, Detection, and Response

by Jn McNabb, Scott
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ISBN: 9780702063374
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Public Health Surveillance (PHS) is of primary importance in this era of emerging health threats like ebola, MERS-CoV, influenza, natural and man-made disasters, and non-communicable diseases. Transforming Public Health Surveillance is a forward-looking, topical, and up-to-date overview of the issues and solutions facing PHS. It describes the realities of the gaps and impediments to efficient and effective PHS, while presenting a vision for its possibilities and promises in the 21st century. The book gives a roadmap to the goal of public health information being available, when it is needed and where it is needed. Led by Professor Scott McNabb, an international team of the top-notch public health experts from academia, government, and non-governmental organizations provides the most complete and current update on this core area of public health practice in a decade in 31 chapters. This includes the key roles PHS plays in achieving the global health security agenda and health equity. The authors provide a global perspective for students and professionals in public health. Five case studies aid?the understanding of?the context for the lessons of the book, and a comprehensive glossary, questions, bullet points, and learning objectives make this book an excellent tool?for the classroom.?

  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Jn McNabb, Scott
  • ISBN: 9780702063374
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.20 x 0.70
  • Number Of Pages: 455
  • Publication Year: 2017

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