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This text explores the impact of social, political, economic, and ethical issues on health care services, education, and legislation. The history, administration, science, and demographics of public health are addressed, and the role of ethnic, sexual, and age diversity in community health is examined. This second edition offers new Internet activities that simulate the research that health educators perform when planning prevention programs and assessing health needs, an explanation of Certified Health Education Specialist certification requirements, and integrated material on the Healthy People 2010 national health objectives. Reagan is affiliated with the University of Utah. Brookins-Fisher is affiliated with Central Michigan University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Community Health in the 21st Century introduces readers to their roles and responsibilities as members of a global community addressing shared health concerns. This book is the first of its kind to thoroughly explore social, political, economic, and ethical issues associated with community health from a global perspective. The book emphasizes the impact these perspectives have on possible solutions to important health concerns. It addresses environmental issues, school health programs, and unique concerns of community populations such as ethnically diverse people, people of color, the differently abled, older Americans, children, migrants and farm workers, gay men, lesbians, and women. The book acquaints the reader with the roles and responsibilities of community/public health educators, the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States, Healthy People 2010 emphasis areas, and target populations affected by issues of the 21st century. For college instructors and students.
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