A Dictionary of Public Health

An alphabetical listing of almost 5,000 words and phrases used in public health, with definitions, discussion, and occasional brief commentary on their relevance to people and to their health. It is a desk reference to busy public health practitioners that will help them answer questions that arise in their work, and in their interactions with the public and the media. Covering all aspects of public health, this book serves as both a quick and handy reference tool and a vehicle for more leisurely browsing.