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Given the success and positive reviews of the first edition, Friis has kept in tact the features that work well. The author has instead focused on completing a thorough update of tables, figures and data. Major updates: New chapter (Chapter 14) on injuries All Webbased sources updated throughout to include the most recent information Expanded discussion of the history of environmental health, e.g., contributions of John Snow, Lemuel Shattuck, and Walter Reed New case study on pandemic influenza (H1N1) 2009 Coverage of recent environmental controversies, such as use of bisphenol A in plastics This bestselling offering from the APHA/Jones & Bartlett Learning Essential Public Health series is a clear and comprehensive study of the major topics of environmental health, including: Background of the field and tools of the trade (environmental epidemiology, environmental toxicology, and environmental policy and regulation). Environmental diseases (microbial agents, ionizing and nonionizing radiation). Applications and domains of environmental health (water and air quality, food safety, waste disposal, and occupational health). With a straightforward, nontechnical approach, the author has included many examples and illustrations of environmental health issues. Perfect for the beginning student as well as the experienced health professional, each chapter concludes with study questions and exercises to engage the reader in further study. Looking for more reallife evidence? Check out Cases 7, 13, 14, & 16 in Essential Case Studies in Public Health, Putting Public Health into Practice.
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- Q: What topics are covered in 'Essentials of Environmental Health'? A: The book covers a range of topics including environmental epidemiology, environmental toxicology, environmental policy and regulation, environmental diseases, and applications related to water and air quality, food safety, waste disposal, and occupational health.
- Q: What are the major updates in the second edition? A: The second edition includes a new chapter on injuries, updated web-based sources, expanded discussions on historical contributions to environmental health, a new case study on pandemic influenza (H1N1) 2009, and recent controversies such as bisphenol A in plastics.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Essentials of Environmental Health'? A: The author of the book is Robert H. Friis.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and contains 446 pages.
- Q: Is there an access code included with the book? A: Yes, the book has an access code still attached.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: The second edition was published on November 28, 2012.
- Q: Who is this book suitable for? A: This book is suitable for both beginning students and experienced health professionals, providing a straightforward, non-technical approach to environmental health.
- Q: Does the book include study questions? A: Yes, each chapter concludes with study questions and exercises to encourage further study.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can I expect in the book? A: The book includes many examples and illustrations related to various environmental health issues to enhance understanding.
- Q: Can this book help me with real-life case studies? A: Yes, the book references real-life case studies, including those found in 'Essential Case Studies in Public Health'.