Essential Public Health: Theory and Practice provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, concepts, and practical applications of public health. The book examines the factors that influence population health and explains how public health approaches can be used to prevent disease, promote well-being, and reduce health inequalities. It covers important areas such as epidemiology, health promotion, disease prevention, environmental health, community health, nutrition, sanitation, vaccination, screening, and health education. Attention is given to the social, economic, behavioral, and environmental determinants of health and their influence on different population groups.
