Public Health Intelligence Issues of Measure and Method [Hardcover]

The first textbook on public health intelligence presents indepth the key concepts, methods, and objectives of this increasingly importantcompetency. It systematically reviews types of evidence and data that compriseintelligence, effective techniques for assessment, analysis, andinterpretation, and the role of this knowledge in quality health service delivery.The books learner-centered approach gives readers interactive context formastering the processes of gathering and working with intelligence as well asits uses in informing public health decision-making. And its pragmaticframework will help establish standards for training, practice, and policy,leading to continued improvements in population health.

This path-breaking resource:

• Offers a comprehensive,up-to-date introduction to public health intelligence, a core area ofpublic health competency.
  
• Is suitablefor both graduates and healthcare professionals training and developmentfor national and international contexts.
  
• Helps readersapply theory to real-life scenarios, from multi-professional perspectives.
• Featuresactivities, case studies, and discussion tasks for easy reader engagement.
• Anticipatesand examines emerging developments in the field.

Public HealthIntelligence - Issues of Measure and Method is bedrock reading for postgraduateand advanced undergraduate students in public health, global health, healthpolicy, health service management, nursing, medicine, statistics, epidemiology,quantitative methods, health intelligence, health inequality, and other alliedhealthcare fields. It is also a salient text for public health practitionersand health policymakers.

This bookis a 'must-read' for students contemplating a career in Public Health or foranyone who is already in practice. Thl/