Public Health 101: Improving Community Health

Public Health 101: Improving Community Health, 3rd Edition, written by Richard Riegelman and Brenda Kirkwood, introduces undergraduate students to fundamental population health concepts. Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning, this textbook examines primary determinants of health and disease alongside established methods to protect and promote community wellness.

The text explores public health interventions across healthcare institutions, public health organizations, and broad social frameworks. Content arcs cover evidence-based public health, communicable and noncommunicable diseases, environmental health and safety, health policy, and public health data communications, demonstrating how policy tools and taxation shape population outcomes.

To ground abstract concepts, the authors incorporate case studies, vignettes, and practical examples illustrating how public health initiatives influence daily life. This structural approach provides direct support for undergraduate students enrolled in introductory public health courses.