Public Health Mini-Guides: Alcohol Misuse E-book
Public Health Mini-Guides: Alcohol Misuse E-book

Author: Ken Barrie

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2014-06-14

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 0702047236

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The Hot Topics in Public Health series Hot Topics in Public Health consists of a series of small pocketbooks, focussing on the key public health issues identified by the UK government priorities. The books will be of use to a wide audience of students and practitioners, in the Nursing and Allied Health areas, as all students in these areas do modules on Public Health and Health Promotion, as well as those doing a diploma or degree in PH&HP. Students will find the books useful to cover assignments and on the ward, and practitioners will love the quick-reference format for use on the ward and in giving patient advice and running clinics on these topics. There will be a title providing essential information on the priority areas of: Obesity Smoking Alcohol misuse Sexual health Mental health Diabetes Non-communicable diseases Exercise Drug misuse Health inequalities Boxes Thinking points - will be of interest to practitioners Key debates Case studies Current strategies – Gov. targets Further Reading Useful web links.

Public Health Mini-Guides: Diabetes
Public Health Mini-Guides: Diabetes

Author: Josie Evans

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2015-09-14

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 070204637X

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Public Health Mini-Guides: Diabetes provides up-to-date, evidence-based information in a convenient pocket-sized format. Diabetes is a worldwide public health concern and is being referred to as the 'global epidemic of diabetes', the 'silent epidemic' and the 'diabetes timebomb'. The increasing incidence of diabetes, the heavy burden of morbidity and mortality associated with diabetes, and its spiralling healthcare costs, underpin the importance of a public health approach to its prevention and management. This Mini-Guide explores in more detail how public health practice might address some of these issues. Covers all aspects of a public health approach to diabetes Individual and population-level interventions Case study examples help relate practice to theory 'Thinking points' encourage reflection and are a teaching aid Each chapter ends with summary points, websites and further reading lists to help direct readers. The Public Health Mini-Guides provide up-to-date, evidence-based information in a convenient pocket-sized format, on a range of current key public health topics. They are designed to support the work of health and social care practitioners and students on courses related to public health and health promotion.

Public Health Mini-Guides: Obesity
Public Health Mini-Guides: Obesity

Author: Nick Townsend

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2014-04-13

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 0702047201

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Obesity and its linked morbidity and mortality is a significant public health challenge on a global scale and places a burden not only on the individual but also on society as a whole. This Mini-Guide presents key themes relating to this challenge, including the means of measuring obesity, the most recent prevalence and trends, the health consequences and causes of obesity along with approaches to counter obesity both at an individual and a population level. Understanding is facilitated through: Case Studies Boxed examples Thinking Points Summary Points at ends of chapters. Links to webpages, resources and further reading.

The Mini Rough Guide to Menorca
The Mini Rough Guide to Menorca

Author: Phil Lee

Publisher: Rough Guides

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9781858287089

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The definitive handbook to the island with in-depth coverage of Mao, Ciutadella and all the sights, from megalithic monuments to fine old country mansions. Includes up-to-the-minute recommendations of the best places to eat, drink and stay, in all price ranges, and practical tips on the island's favourite walking routes, plus the pick of the beaches.

Die Fledermaus
Die Fledermaus

Author: Burton D. Fisher

Publisher: Opera Journeys Publishing

Published: 2002-06

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1930841531

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A comprehensive guide to Johann Strauss' DIE FLEDERMAUS, featuring Principal Characters in the opera, Brief Story Synopsis, Story Narrative with Music Highlight Examples, and an insightful and in depth Commentary and Analysis by Burton D. Fisher, noted opera author and lecturer.

Giordano's Andrea Chénier
Giordano's Andrea Chénier

Author: Burton D. Fisher

Publisher: Opera Journeys Publishing

Published: 2005-11

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1930841558

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A comprehensive opera-guide, featuring Principal Characters in the Opera, Brief Story Synopsis, Story Narrative with Music Highlight Examples, and Burton D. Fisher's insightful and in depth Commentary and Analysis.