This encyclopedia contains information on critical theories, people, and movements in public health and shows how various disciplines can work together to create healthy communities. As a secondary objective, the book encourages future generations to actively participate in public health.

This book covers all aspects of community and family health issues, including social, mental health, and physical conditions, all of which affect the overall health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Articles provide guidance on conditions, treatments, trends and issues facing children, families, and economically, physically or mentally disadvantaged members of the community, and include definitions, symptoms, risk factors,...

Alphabetically arranged encyclopedia provides coverage of important public health concerns. Topics include diseases and conditions, health and wellness efforts, nutrition, ethics and law related topics and statistics, sanitation issues, and everyday environmental effects.