McKenzie’s An Introduction to Community & Public Health 10th Edition by Denise Seabert, ISBN-13: 978-1284202687

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McKenzie’s An Introduction to Community & Public Health 10th Edition by Denise Seabert, ISBN-13: 978-1284202687

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• Publisher: ‎ Jones & Bartlett Learning; 10th edition (April 6, 2021)
• Language: ‎ English
• ‎550 pages (Large file: 75 MB)

• ISBN-10: ‎ 1284202682
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1284202687

Now in its Tenth Edition, An Introduction to Community & Public Health provides students with the latest trends and statistics in this evolving field. With an emphasis on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in health education and health promotion, this best-selling introductory text covers such topics as epidemiology, community organizations, program planning, minority health, mental health, environmental health, drug use and abuse, safety, and occupational health. Updated with World Health Organization goals and COVID related activities as well as updated content related to Health and Human Services (HHS) priorities and critical Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) activities.

Table of Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Brief Contents

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 Community and Public Health: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Scenario

Introduction

Definitions

Factors That Affect the Health of a Community

A History of Community and Public Health

Earliest Civilizations

The Eighteenth Century

The Nineteenth Century

The Twentieth Century

The Twenty-First Century

Chapter Summary

Scenario: Analysis and Response

Chapter 2 Organizations That Help Shape Community and Public Health

Scenario

Introduction

Governmental Health Agencies

International Health Agencies

National Health Agencies

State Health Agencies

Local Health Departments

Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model

Quasi-Governmental Health Organizations

The American Red Cross (ARC)

Other Quasi-Governmental Organizations

Nongovernmental Health Agencies

Voluntary Health Agencies

Professional Health Organizations/Associations

Philanthropic Foundations

Service, Social, and Religious Organizations

Corporate Involvement in Community and Public Health

Chapter Summary

Scenario: Analysis and Response

Chapter 3 Epidemiology: The Study of Disease, Injury, and Death in the Community

Scenario

Introduction

Definition of Epidemiology

History of Epidemiology

The Importance of Rates

Incidence, Prevalence, and Attack Rates

Interpretation of Rates

Reporting of Births, Deaths, and Diseases

Standardized Measurements of Health Status of Populations

Mortality Statistics

Life Expectancy

Years of Potential Life Lost

Disability-Adjusted Life Years

Health-Adjusted Life Expectancy

Sources of Secondary Data

The U.S. Census

Vital Statistics Reports

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

National Health Surveys

Epidemiological Studies

Descriptive Studies

Analytic Studies

Determining Causation

Chapter Summary

Scenario: Analysis and Response

Chapter 4 Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases: Prevention and Control of Diseases and Health Conditions

Scenario

Introduction

Classification of Diseases and Health Problems

Communicable versus Noncommunicable Diseases

Acute versus Chronic Diseases and Illnesses

Communicable Diseases

Chain of Infection

Modes of Transmission

Noncommunicable Diseases

Diseases of the Heart and Blood Vessels

Malignant Neoplasms (Cancer)

Other Noncommunicable Disease Problems

Prioritizing Prevention and Control Efforts

Leading Causes of Death

Years of Potential Life Lost

Economic Cost to Society

Prevention, Intervention, Control, and Eradication of Diseases

Levels of Prevention

Prevention of Communicable Diseases

Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases

Chapter Summary

Scenario: Analysis and Response

Chapter 5 Community Organizing/Building and Health Promotion Programming

Scenario

Introduction

Community Organizing/Building

Need for Organizing Communities

Assumptions of Community Organizing

Community Organizing Methods

The Process of Community Organizing/Building

Recognizing the Issue

Gaining Entry into the Community

Organizing the People

Assessing the Community

Determining the Priorities and Setting Goals

Arriving at a Solution and Selecting Intervention Strategies

The Final Steps in the Community Organizing/Building Process: Implementing, Evaluating, Maintaining, and Looping Back

A Special Note About Community Organizing/Building

Health Promotion Programming

Basic Understanding of Program Planning

Creating a Health Promotion Program

Assessing the Needs of the Priority Population

Setting Appropriate Goals and Objectives

Creating an Intervention

Implementing the Intervention

Evaluating the Results

Chapter Summary

Scenario: Analysis and Response

Chapter 6 The School Health Program: A Component of Community and Public Health

Scenario

Introduction

Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child: A Collaborative Approach to Learning and Health

The School Health Advisory Council

The School Nurse

The Teacher’s Role

The Need for School Health

Foundations of the School Health Program

School Health Policies

Policy Development

Policy Implementation

Policy Development Resources

Monitoring the Status of School Health Policy in the United States

Components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model

Administration and Organization

School Health Services

Healthy School Environment

School Health Education

Development of and Sources of Health Education Curricula

Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services

Physical Education and Physical Activity

Nutrition Environment and Services

Community Involvement

Family Engagement

Employee Wellness

Issues and Concerns Facing School Health

Lack of Support for School Health Initiatives

School Health Curriculum Challenges

School-Based Health Centers

Violence in Schools

Chapter Summary

Scenario: Analysis and Response

Chapter 7 Maternal, Infant, and Child Health

Scenario

Introduction

Family and Reproductive Health

Teenage Births

Family Planning

Maternal Health

Preconception and Prenatal Health Care

Infant Health

Infant Mortality

Improving Infant Health

Child Health

Childhood Mortality

Childhood Morbidity

Community Programs for Women, Infants, and Children

Maternal and Child Health Bureau

Women, Infants, and Children Program

Providing Health Insurance for Women, Infants, and Children

Providing Child Care

Other Advocates for Children

Chapter Summary

Scenario: Analysis and Response

Chapter 8 Adolescents, Young Adults, and Adults

Scenario

Introduction

Adolescents and Young Adults

Demography

A Health Profile

Community and Public Health Strategies for Improving the Health of Adolescents and Young Adults

Adults

A Health Profile

Community and Public Health Strategies for Improving the Health of Adults

Chapter Summary

Scenario: Analysis and Response

Chapter 9 Older Adults

Scenario

Introduction

Definitions

Myths Surrounding Aging

Demography of Aging

Size and Growth of the Older Adult Population in the United States

Factors That Affect Population Size and Age

Dependency and Labor-Force Ratios

Other Demographic Variables Affecting Older Adults

A Health Profile of Older Adults

Mortality

Morbidity

Health Behaviors and Lifestyle Choices

Mistreatment of Older Adults

Instrumental Needs of Older Adults

Income

Housing

Personal Care

Health Care

Transportation

Community Facilities and Services

Chapter Summary

Scenario: Analysis and Response

Chapter 10 Disparate Populations and Community and Public Health

Scenario

Introduction

Social Determinants of Health and Disparities in Health

Diversity and Equity in Minority Health

Racial and Ethnic Classifications

Health Data Sources and Their Limitations

Americans of Hispanic Origin Overview and Leading Causes of Death

African Americans Overview and Leading Causes of Death

Asian Americans Overview and Leading Causes of Death

American Indians and Alaska Natives Overview and Leading Causes of Death

U.S. Government, Native Americans, and the Provision of Health Care

Indian Health Service

Middle Eastern and North African Americans

Other Diverse Populations

A Word About Intersectionality

Immigrant and Refugee Health

Addressing Bias to Become Multiculturally Competent

Intercultural Communication

Empowering the Self and the Community

Chapter Summary

Scenario: Analysis and Response

Chapter 11 Community Mental Health

Scenario

Introduction

Definitions

Classification of Mental Disorders

Causes of Mental Disorders

History of Mental Health Care in the United States

Mental Health Care Before World War II

Mental Health Care After World War II

Mental Health Care Concerns in the United States Today

Serious Mental Illness in People Who Are Homeless

Mental Illness and Violence

The New Asylums: Mental Health Care in Jails and Prisons

Meeting the Needs of People with Mental Illness

Prevention

Treatment Approaches

Technology

Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Government Policies and Mental Health Care

The Affordable Care Act

Chapter Summary

Scenario: Analysis and Response

Chapter 12 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs: A Community Concern

Scenario

Introduction

Scope of the Current Drug Problem in the United States

Definitions

Factors That Contribute to Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Abuse

Inherited Risk Factors

Environmental Risk Factors

Types of Drugs Abused and Resulting Problems

Legal Drugs

Controlled Substances and Illicit (Illegal) Drugs

Prevention and Control of Drug Abuse

Levels of Prevention

Elements of Prevention

Governmental Drug Prevention and Control Agencies and Programs

Nongovernmental Drug Prevention and Control Agencies and Programs

Chapter Summary

Scenario: Analysis and Response

Chapter 13 Healthcare Delivery in the United States

Scenario

Introduction

A Brief History of Healthcare Delivery in the United States

Healthcare System: Structure

The Spectrum of Healthcare Delivery

Types of Healthcare Providers

Healthcare Facilities and Their Accreditation

Healthcare System: Function

Understanding the Structure of the Healthcare System

Health Insurance

Managed Care

Other Arrangements for Delivering Health Care

Healthcare Reform in the United States

Consumer-Directed Health Plans

Healthcare Reform in the United States: How Did It Happen, Where Is It Headed?

Chapter Summary

Scenario: Analysis and Response

Chapter 14 Community and Public Health and the Environment

Scenario

Introduction

The Air We Breathe

Outdoor Air Pollution

Regulation of Outdoor Air Quality

Indoor Air Pollutants

Protecting Indoor Air

The Water We Use

Sources of Water

Sources of Water Pollution

Ensuring the Safety of Our Water

Regulating Water Quality

The Food We Eat

Foodborne Disease Outbreaks

Growing, Processing, and Distributing Our Food Safely

Regulating Food Safety

The Place We Live

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Managing Our Solid Waste

Managing Our Hazardous Waste

Controlling Vectorborne Diseases

Natural Hazards

Radiation

Radiation from Natural Sources

Natural Environmental Events

Complex Disasters

Radiation from Human-Made Sources

Psychological and Sociological Hazards

Population Growth

Preparedness and Response

Chapter Summary

Scenario: Analysis and Response

Chapter 15 Injuries as a Community and Public Health Problem

Scenario

Introduction

Definitions

Cost of Injuries to Society

Unintentional Injuries

Types of Unintentional Injuries

Epidemiology of Unintentional Injuries

Prevention Through Epidemiology

Community Approaches to the Prevention of Unintentional Injuries

Intentional Injuries

Types of Intentional Injuries

Epidemiology of Intentional Injuries

Violence in Our Society and Resources for Prevention

Chapter Summary

Scenario: Analysis and Response

Chapter 16 Safety and Health in the Workplace

Scenario

Introduction

Scope of the Problem

Importance of Occupational Safety and Health to the Community

History of Occupational Safety and Health Problems

Occupational Safety and Health in the United States Before 1970

Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

Prevalence of Occupational Injuries, Diseases, and Deaths

Overview of Recent Trends in Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

Unintentional Injuries in the Workplace

Prevention and Control of Unintentional Injuries in the Workplace

Workplace Violence: Intentional Workplace Injuries

Occupational Illnesses

Resources for Preventing Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

Occupational Safety and Health Protection Professionals

Worksite Safety, Health, and Wellness Promotion Programs

Chapter Summary

Scenario: Analysis and Response

Glossary

Index

Denise Seabert is the dean of the College of Health and Human Services at California State University, Fresno. She earned her PhD from the University of Florida, a MS from Indiana University, and a BAEd from Western Washington University. She has served on the NCHEC Division Board, American School Health Association Board of Directors, and Eta Sigma Gamma National Health Education Honorary Executive Board. Denise is co-author of three textbooks: An Introduction to Community and Public Health (10th ed., 2022, Jones & Bartlett Learning), Principles and Foundations of Health Promotion and Education (8th ed., in press, Jones & Bartlett Learning), and Health Education: Elementary and Middle School Applications (8th ed., McGraw Hill).

Jim McKenzie is a Professor Emeritus at Ball State University. He earned his BS and MEd from Bowling Green State University, a PhD from The Ohio State University, and an MPH from the University of Michigan. During his professional career he also served on the faculties at Bowling Green State University, Mankato State University, and Penn State University–Hershey. He is a retired master certified health education specialist (RMCHES). While he was an active MCHES he served on NCHEC’s Division Board for Certification of Health Education Specialists for 11 years. He is co-author of four textbooks: Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Health Promotion Programs: A Primer (8th ed., in press), Introduction to Public & Community Health (10th ed., 2022), Principles and Foundations of Health Promotion and Education (8th ed., in press), and Research Methods in Health Promotion and Education (2nd ed., 2011). He is a Distinguished Fellow of Society of Public Health Education, and a Fellow of American Association for Health Education and Eta Sigma Gamma.

Robert R. Pinger is Professor Emeritusin the Department of Physiology and Health Science at Ball State University, and Director Emeritus of the Department’s Public Health Entomology Laboratory. He earned his MS and PhD from Iowa State University and completed postdoctoral training in medical entomology at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. He has taught at the Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, Brazil and Yeungnam University, Daegu, Republic of Korea. He is co-author of two textbooks: Drugs: Issues for Today (3rd ed., McGraw-Hill) and Introduction to Community and Public Health (8th ed., Jones & Bartlett Learning), and more than 25 peer reviewed, scientific research articles. As a Ball State Faculty member, he taught courses in personal health, community health, epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, toxicology, and public health entomology.

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