Features

• New chapter on Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response, including bioterrorism events and threats, that links traditional public health activities to the role of the public health system in addressing both national security and personal safety issues of the early 21st century.

• Updated chapters to reflect the latest data and developments in public health.

• A glossary of public health terminology, now expanded to include terms related to bioterrorism and public health emergency preparedness and response.

• Discussion questions and exercises at the end of each chapter to foster critical thinking and application of key concepts.

• Case studies throughout the text.

• Tables, charts, and exhibits to demystify sophisticated topics and provide useful resources to future public health practitioners.