Bibliograph

101+ careers in public health, Beth Seltzer, MD, MPH

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101+ careers in public health, Beth Seltzer, MD, MPH

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

101+ careers in public health

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

909328603

Responsibility statement

Beth Seltzer, MD, MPH

Summary

In just the past few years, interest in public health careers has soared. Public health degrees are more popular than ever - but what opportunities are out there once you've earned that MPH? And do you have to have a degree in public health to break into this field? This updated and revised second edition of 101+ Careers in Public Health provides an extensive overview of the numerous and diverse career options available and the many different roads to achieving them. It includes both familiar public health careers and emerging opportunities. New to the second edition are public health careers in the military, public health and aging, and careers in cutting-edge areas such as nanotechnology and public health genetics. Readers will learn about modern approaches to public health programs, including the evolving study of implementation science and the increased role of community participatory research

Table Of Contents

Introduction to public health. What is public health? -- Education in public health -- Finding jobs in public health -- Public health careers. Infectious disease -- Chronic disease and cancer -- Public safety -- Maternal and child health -- Aging -- Pharmaceuticals and drug safety -- Environmental health and water safety -- Occupational health and safety -- Food safety and nutrition -- Disaster preparedness and response -- Health communication -- Education -- Health disparities, vulnerable groups, and at-risk populations -- Mental health -- Public health law, regulations, and policies -- Evaluation, safety, and quality -- Nonprofit organizations -- Public health administration and leadership -- Global health -- Military -- On the cutting edge -- Off the beaten path -- The future of public health -- Public health or medical school? -- Advice from career counselors

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