Welcome to the accompanying Website for Public Health: What It Is and How It Works. We are pleased to provide these online resources to support classroom education.
Using a straightforward systems approach, this text explores the inner workings of the complex, modern U.S. public health system—what it is, what it does, how it works, and why it is important.
The book covers the origins and development of the modern pubic health system; the relationship of public health to the overall health system; how the system is organized at the federal, state, and local levels; its core functions and how well these are currently being addressed; evidence-based practice and an approach to program planning and evaluation for public health interventions; public health activities such as epidemiological investigation, biomedical research, environmental assessment, policy development, and more. These online interactive learning tools will help aid student comprehension and retention.
Student Resources
Interactive Flashcards
These Interactive Flashcards will guide you through the key definitions vital to your understanding important topics.
Interactive Glossary
The Interactive Glossary allows you to instantly view definitions of key terms from the book. You can search by keyword, browse alphabetically, or browse by chapter.
Matching
Matching help students practice what they have learned in an enjoyable online activity.
Crossword Puzzles
Crossword Puzzles provide a fun and interactive overview of terms from each chapter. Students, fill in the crossword puzzle based on material you’ve studied in each chapter.
Web Links
Web Links showcase external sites that provide additional information about topics covered in the textbook.