Essentials of Public Health Biology
Essentials of Public Health Biology, authored by Loretta DiPietro, Julie DeLoia, and Victor Barbiero, provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding the biological mechanisms that underpin modern public health. As a vital component of the Essential Public Health series, this text explores the intersection of laboratory science and population health, emphasizing how advancements in genetics, immunology, and physiology are critical to successful preventive and therapeutic strategies. The content is organized into three primary sections: fundamental concepts, practical applications, and the integration of biological science into public health practice.
The book examines the biological aspects of a wide range of public health challenges, from communicable and non-communicable diseases to the complexities of aging, nutrition, environmental exposures, and injuries. By maintaining a population-level perspective, the authors illustrate how biological processes drive epidemic trends and influence the efficacy of immunizations and environmental risk assessments. Designed to meet the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) expectations for accreditation, this resource serves as both an academic guide and an excellent preparation tool for the certifying examination in public health. Each chapter is enriched with informative graphics, detailed case studies, and in-depth examples to help readers visualize the disease process and its global impact.
Book Details
- Authors: Loretta DiPietro, Julie DeLoia, Victor Barbiero
- Series: Essential Public Health
- Edition: 1st Edition
- Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
- Publication Date: March 1, 2018
- ISBN-13: 978-1284167801
- Print Length: 240 pages
- Copyright: © 2019