"Some engage in high-risk behaviors. Others need help with emotional skills. Many are affected by mental disorders. While every school has its share of students needing comprehensive mental health services, personnel struggle to address these needs effectively in an era of scarc…
"Some engage in high-risk behaviors. Others need help with emotional skills. Many are affected by mental disorders. While every school has its share of students needing comprehensive mental health services, personnel struggle to address these needs effectively in an era of scarc…
Understanding the complex factors contributing to the growing childhood obesity epidemic is vital not only for the improved health of the world's future generations, but for the healthcare system. The impact of childhood obesity reaches beyond the individual family and into the …
by Farmer, R. D. T., Farmer, R. D. T., Lawrenson, Ross
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A concise introductory textbook on epidemiology and public health medicine. Updated for the fifth edition to include more information on infectious diseases such as HIV, TB, hepatitis C and food-borne infections.
by Farmer, R. D. T., Farmer, R. D. T., Lawrenson, Ross
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"This book is a core text that covers the basics of epidemiology: preventive medicine, public health, the organization of medical care." "This book is aimed at setting the basic medical science into a global and clinical setting. The book will appeal to all medical students and …
"Obesity continues to be a major problem for global public health, affecting not only adults, but increasingly also adolescents and even young children. Moreover, obesity and diabetes are no longer limited to wealthy societies: rates are also rising in low- and middle-income cou…
"Now in a revised and expanded second edition, including an expanded section on running footwear and additional sports-specific recommendations, this updated, practical resource provides a concise and logical approach to prescribing footwear that will maximize performance and mi…
Combining the disciplines of medical epidemiology, biostatistics, preventive medicine, and public health, this resource presents the information you need with a clinical focus, using real-life medical examples throughout.
"This book highlights both biomedical and psychosocial interventions, including lifestyle changes that promote healthy aging. The text begins with an introduction to the principles of disease prevention and health promotion with an emphasis on the impact of age on life expectanc…
"Translational research links scientific findings with programs and policies that improve human health and well-being. It includes research that evaluates interventions or policies for efficacy and effectiveness, as well as research that applies field experience to future develo…
"Screening programmes involve the systematic offer of testing for populations or groups of apparently healthy people to identify individuals who may be at future risk of a particular medical condition or disease, with the aim of offering intervention to reduce their risk. For ma…
