Description

This book of “Preventive Medicine and Public Health: An understanding of practical approach” is the first comprehensive and authoritative book emphasizing public health preparedness and disaster response for all health care and public health professionals globally. It seeks to translate science into practice and integrate medical and public health perspectives. All health care and public health professionals must be prepared to respond to emergency situations. In support of these pressing public health needs. This book is committed to the medical and public health communities who are the stewards of the health and security of citizens worldwide. This book examines the critical intersection between emergency management and public health. It provides a succinct overview of the actions that may be taken before, during, and after a major public health emergency or disaster to reduce morbidity and mortality. The balance of the book provides an in-depth review of preparedness, response, and recovery challenges for many public health threats. These chapters also provide lessons learned from responses to each threat, giving users a well-rounded introduction to public health preparedness and response that is rooted in experience and practice.