Preventive Medicine 21

No member of the primary care team can afford to be indifferent to the tremendous developments that have taken place in the areas of coronary heart disease and vascular disease prevention. This new ……続きを見る

A large amount of research effort goes into assessing the health benefits of a plant-based diet, resulting from human desire to consume a more sustainable diet that is less destructive of the earth’……続きを見る

This book presents the scientific evidence for the role of vitamin C in health and disease and offers new guidance on vitamin C intake in humans. The importance of vitamin C in preventing cancer and……続きを見る

This book is for researchers and students looking for ways to engage communities and industry in research. It is also written for community leaders, philanthropists and managers of organisations int……続きを見る

This book discusses nuclear events that may become imminent threats to the fabric of our society, and elucidates strategies for preventing these threats or mitigating their adverse effects. It addre……続きを見る

This edited volume discusses the short-term inhalation study (STIS) and intratracheal administration, the two major in vivo inhalation-toxicity screening methods, which play an important role in eff……続きを見る

This volume is being published at a critical time in U.S. history and serves as a comprehensive and much-needed update to what is known about Latinx health. As both the United States and Latinx subg……続きを見る

This book presents detailed accounts of policymaking in contemporary risk communication. Specifically, it expands on the understanding of the policy decision-making process where there is little or ……続きを見る

The interest in the connection shown by the author and confirmed by others between breeding tropical birds and cancer has expanded to the health risks of the intensive rearing of poultry, pigs and c……続きを見る

This book presents an innovative method to improve workers’ health and prevent occupational accidents: the Change Laboratory, a method of formative intervention that enables the organization's parti……続きを見る

This book makes an original contribution in addressing contemporary critical discussions and reflections on international health policies, strategies, programmes, systems, diseases, disasters, and p……続きを見る

This book brings readers the first scientific publication, using a mixed-method approach, on the internal migration dynamics regarding disease ecologies of informality and the interactions between s……続きを見る

Esse estudo interessante, conduz a reflexão sobre a prática da medicina. Quão enriquecedor podem ser as pesquisas oriundas da técnica especializada. As nuances dos temas abordados passariam, sem dúv……続きを見る

This book examines how the social environment affects food choices and intake, and documents the extent to which people are unaware of the significant impact of social factors on their eating. The a……続きを見る

Community-Based Health Interventions in an Institutional Context examines challenges of "institutionalizing" community-based health care. While the community-based or localized model is growing in p……続きを見る

This book presents an overview of up-converting phosphor (UCP), including UCP preparation, development of the rapid detection strips and UCP industrialization. It also discusses the wide clinical ap……続きを見る

This concise volume guides public health advocates on how to successfully advocate for their cause, strengthen their messaging and communication strategies, build coalitions, and gather political al……続きを見る

Start strengthening your immunity for good. In this ground-breaking book, expert immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi unravels the new science around immunity. Immunity decodes exactly what it takes to b……続きを見る

This interdisciplinary volume gathers selected, refereed contributions on various aspects of public health from several disciplines and research fields, including the philosophy of science, epidemio……続きを見る

Oral medicine is a subject of increasing importance in dentistry, permeating virtually all areas of clinical practice. This book covers the main concepts of oral medicine in a practical manner, allo……続きを見る

Dieses essential stellt ein wissenschaftlich fundiertes System der psychischen Gefährdungsbeurteilung vor, das den gesetzlichen Vorgaben entspricht. Es zeigt auf, welche Schritte ein umfassendes und……続きを見る

Featuring Engaging Podcasts Highlighting Major Public Health Case Studies in all 15 Chapters! Public Health: An Introduction to the Science and Practice of Population Health is a foundational textbo……続きを見る

It may not be a quick fix, but this concrete action plan for reform can create a less costly and healthier system for all. Beyond the outrageous expense, the quality of care varies wildly, and milli……続きを見る

This book offers a comprehensive overview of current research, policy, and practice developments in promoting mental health and well-being. It offers guidance on developing and delivering mental hea……続きを見る

Das Handbuch gibt einen Überblick zum aktuellen Forschungsstand der Gesundheitskommunikation. Im Fokus stehen kommunikationswissenschaftliche Zugänge und Erkenntnisse sowie die Vorteile und Herausfo……続きを見る

This book bridges the gap between fundamental and translational research in the area of heart disease. It describes a multidisciplinary approach, and demonstrates biochemical mechanisms associated w……続きを見る

This book offers a much-needed discussion on the targeting of biofilm-related infections. Chapters include discussions on the impact of biofilm on medical implants, industrial applications, as well ……続きを見る

Este libro pretende analizar la disponibilidad y el acceso a los medicamentos opioides en Colombia; entender el problema desde una perspectiva multidimensional, con énfasis territorial, e integrar a……続きを見る

This volume focuses on Global Catastrophic Biological Risks (GCBRs), a special class of infectious disease outbreaks or pandemics in which the combined capacity of the world’s private and government……続きを見る

This book is written in a very easy-to-follow format, and explains the key concepts of biomedical statistics in a lucid yet straightforward manner. It explains how mathematical and statistical tools……続きを見る