Controversies in public health and health policy / Jan K. Carney, MD, MPH, Associate Dean for Public Health, Professor of Medicine, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT

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Carney, Jan K [author. ]

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unmediated

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9781284049299 (paper)

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362.1 .C289 2016

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RA393 .C289 2016

Summary: "From the obesity epidemic to antibiotic resistance, firearm injuries, and health disparities, many health issues surface to the public domain in the form of controversies. In this innovative new text, author Jan Kirk Carney engages the reader in understanding public health and health policy through a study of current controversies. Many issues connect public health and health care, an important perspective given the Affordable Care Act and health system changes at the state level. To get to the root of the controversy--and gain insight as to what must be done to advance the health issue--learners must grasp the breadth and scope of the issue and evidence-base for prevention, dissect root causes and barriers, then propose strategies for progress. Controversies in Public Health and Health Policy uses a structured format to carefully examine each controversy, with background, evidence-base, discussion questions, and additional learning resources. Some of the topics covered include the acceptance of obesity as a cultural norm, e-cigarettes, binge drinking on college campuses, prescription drug abuse, antibiotic resistance, gun control, preventing concussions, climate change, and more." --Publisher's description.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Print Materials	Graduate School Library Master in Public Administration	362.1 .C289 2016 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		0119731

Includes bibliographical references (pages 375-378) and index

"From the obesity epidemic to antibiotic resistance, firearm injuries, and health disparities, many health issues surface to the public domain in the form of controversies. In this innovative new text, author Jan Kirk Carney engages the reader in understanding public health and health policy through a study of current controversies.
Many issues connect public health and health care, an important perspective given the Affordable Care Act and health system changes at the state level. To get to the root of the controversy--and gain insight as to what must be done to advance the health issue--learners must grasp the breadth and scope of the issue and evidence-base for prevention, dissect root causes and barriers, then propose strategies for progress. Controversies in Public Health and Health Policy uses a structured format to carefully examine each controversy, with background, evidence-base, discussion questions, and additional learning resources.
Some of the topics covered include the acceptance of obesity as a cultural norm, e-cigarettes, binge drinking on college campuses, prescription drug abuse, antibiotic resistance, gun control, preventing concussions, climate change, and more." --Publisher's description.

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