An Introduction to Community & Public Health

An Introduction to Community & Public Health, 9th Edition, is an introductory textbook designed to prepare students for professional roles in health promotion and community education. The volume outlines the primary concepts, organizational frameworks, and intervention planning methods that guide public health initiatives.

The text addresses foundational topics such as epidemiology, community health organizations, program planning, and occupational health. In addition, it examines broader population challenges, including minority health disparities, environmental health hazards, mental wellbeing, personal safety, and substance use and abuse.

Tailored for students entering health-related professions, the volume pairs thematic instruction with student practice activities, assessments, and digital learning tools designed to support academic study.