Chronic Disease Epidemiology+control

Provides practical information intended to support a broad range of chronic disease control activities. The book is designed to serve as a quick reference guide for practicing health professionals who need critical background information for public & professional education & for developing appropriate interventions. Information for each disease is given in a standard format including significance, descriptive epidemiology, risk factors, & prevention & control measures. Contents: current issues; methods in epidemiology; surveillance; intervention methods for control; cardiovascular disease; high blood pressure; elevated blood cholesterol; cancer; chronic lung diseases; tobacco use; diabetes; cirrhosis & other chronic liver diseases; alcohol use; arthritis & other musculoskeletal diseases; neurologic disorders. Nonmembers: $35.00 APHA Members: $24.50Brownson, Ross C. is the author of 'Chronic Disease Epidemiology+control' with ISBN 9780875532141 and ISBN 0875532144.