{"product_id":"introduction-to-occupational-health-in-public-health-practice-paperback-softback-9780470447680","title":"Introduction to Occupational Health in Public Health Practice (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470447680","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eIntroduction to Occupational Health in Public Health Practice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBernard J. Healey (Author), Kenneth T. Walker (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470447680, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 16 October 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e352 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 18.1 x 2 cm, 0.59 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Occupational Health in Public Health Practice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBernard J. Healey and Kenneth T. Walker\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Occupational Health in Public Health Practice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Occupational Health in Public Health Practice uses concepts of prevention, epidemiology, toxicology, disparities, preparedness, disease management, and health promotion to explain the underlying causes of occupational illness and injury and to provide a methodology to develop cost-effective programs that prevent injury and keep workers safe. Students, health educators, employers, and other health care professionals will find that this essential resource provides them with the necessary skills to develop, implement, and evaluate occupational health programs and forge important links between public health and worker safety.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for Introduction to Occupational Health in Public Health Practice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Successful evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention efforts recognize that health choices and outcomes of individuals and communities are profoundly affected by their respective social and physical environments. This book is a great tool to identify opportunities and strategies to integrate and leverage efforts for the individual, family, workplace, and broader community.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Robert S. Zimmerman, MPH, president of Public Health Matters LLC, former Secretary of Health, Pennsylvania\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A timely and crucial book for all health care professionals.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Mahmoud H. Fahmy, PhD, Professor of Education, Emeritus, Wilkes University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFigures, Tables, and Exhibits xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Authors xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Contributors xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One Public Health Prevention Focus 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 History and Importance of Public Health 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Brief History of U.S. Public Health 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealthy People 2010 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities of Public Health 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic Health Accomplishments 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmphasis on Prevention Not Control 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic Health and Occupational Health 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Discussion 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Epidemiology of Occupational Safety and Health 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Epidemiology 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveillance Systems 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidemiology Studies 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth Hazard Evaluations 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic Health Systems in the Workplace 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChronic Disease Epidemiology in the Workplace 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Discussion 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two Occupational Safety and Health 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 History and Importance of Occupational Safety and Health 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth, Disease, and Prevention 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role for Public Health 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Discussion 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Occupational Injuries 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidemiology of Injuries 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Case for an Epidemiological Approach 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidemiology of Accidents 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidemiology of Violence 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveillance Systems for Occupational Injuries 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveillance Results 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInjury Prevention Programs 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture Challenges 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Discussion 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Compliance versus Prevention 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOSHA Standards Development 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Inspection Process 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompliance or Prevention 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrevention of Cumulative Problems 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Discussion 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three Public Health Issues in Occupational Safety and Health 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Toxicology 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication to Occupational Epidemiology 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubdisciplines in Toxicology 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassification of Toxic Agents 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Tobacco Smoke 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Assessment 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToxicology Case Studies 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToxin Regulation and Research 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Discussion 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Stress 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStress Basics 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkplace Characteristics and Stress 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizational Response to Stress 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to Get Help 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Discussion 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 The Impaired Employee 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrug Use Frequency and Demographics 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidemiology of Addiction 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubstances Often Abused 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrug-Free Workplaces and EAPs 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Discussion 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Wellness Programs 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChronic Diseases in the Workplace 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Value of Wellness Programs 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing Obesity and Nutrition 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing Physical Inactivity 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing Tobacco Use 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Comprehensive Health Programs 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role for Public Health 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Discussion 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Emergency Response Planning 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmergency Management Planning Steps 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerrorism and Bioterrorism 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkplace Preparedness for Terrorism 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCDC’s Strategic Workplace Plan 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying Epidemiology to Preparedness 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying an Information Model to Preparedness 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvolving OSHA and NIOSH in Planning 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Discussion 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Ergonomics 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo Approaches: Broad and Narrow 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eErgonomists’ Roles and Experience 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFew Absolute Limits 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCumulative Trauma Disorders 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Industrial Athlete 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Discussion 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Communicable Diseases 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidemiology of Communicable Diseases 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoodborne and Waterborne Diseases 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuberculosis 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHepatitis 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHIV and AIDS 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfluenza 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmerging Infections 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Discussion 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Vision and Hearing Issues 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting Vision in the Workplace 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting Hearing in the Workplace 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Discussion 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Occupational Health Disparities 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisparate Populations 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do Health Disparities Persist? 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture Trends in Health Disparities 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Discussion 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four Evaluation and Leadership Issues in Prevention 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Economic Impacts of Prevention 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePremature Mortality 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployer Health Insurance Costs 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Purposes of Economic Evaluation 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Burden of Injury and Illness 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Economic Analysis 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTarget Areas for Evaluation 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 276\u003c\/p\u003e 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