Language English Media type Print ISBN 0-02-865354-8 Genre Encyclopedia Country United States of America | Publication date 2002 Pages 1,480 (4 v.) Originally published 2002 Page count 1,480 Subject Public health | |
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Publisher Macmillan Reference USA Similar Encyclopedia books, Public health books | ||
The Encyclopedia of Public Health is a reference set of four volumes covering all aspects of public health for the lay reader. It covers infectious diseases and other topics related to public health, such as causes of injury or chronic diseases. The 900 articles are written by experts in this domain.
Topics indirectly related but relevant to public health, such as the oath of Hippocrates, are covered. Controversial subjects are not avoided; an article on armed forces alcohol and drug abuse programs is followed by an article on arms control.
It has received the CHOICE 2002 award for Outstanding Academic Reference Title and has been listed in the Booklist/Reference Book Bulletin Editor's Choice of Outstanding Reference titles.
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