MAstering practical public health skills: AN INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Advances in medical practice means that people are living longer, often with chronic diseases.  In addition the need for preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through organised efforts and informed choices of society, organisations, public and private sectors, communities and individuals has been increasing in the ever changing World.  The current public health agenda sets out a clear role for all healthcare professionals to be involved in improving the health of the population they serve.  There is now the trend toward multi-professional working in public health sectors around the World.   Public Health Workers are also required to be involved in research and education in order to improve their skills and techniques.  The book on Practical Public Health Skills are designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and understanding in order to face the challenges in public health and medical practice in the changing World.