Essentials of public health biology. Loretta DiPietro, PhD, MPH (Professor, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Miliken Institute of Public Health, The George Washington University, Washington, DC), Julie DeLoia, PhD (Dean, Jefferson College of Health Sciences, Roanoke, Virginia), Victor Barbiero (Adjunct Professor, Department of Global Health, Miliken Institute of Public Health, The George Washington University, Washington, DC). biologic mechanisms of disease and global perspectives /

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TextLanguage: English Series: Essential public healthPublication details: Burlington : Jones & Bartlett Learning, Burlington, 2019.Description: xviii, 240 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cmISBN:

9781284077919 (paperback)
1284077918 (paperback)

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Biological mechanisms of disease and global perspectives

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DDC classification:

362.1 23 DIP

NLM classification:

WA 100

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: SECTION 1 Fundamental Concepts ch. 1 Risk Assessment, Communication, and Management / Pamela Poe Introduction Risk Assessment Risk Communication Health Communication Risk Management Why Do Risk Analysis? Key Terms Discussion Questions References ch. 2 Cell Properties and Function / Loretta DiPietro Introduction Cell Basics Organelles Basic and Specialized Cell Functions Cell Organization Cell Exchanges Homeostasis Case Report Key Terms Discussion Questions References ch. 3 Public Health Microbiology / Benjamin Aronson Introduction The Microbial World The Beneficial Aspects of Microbes Bacteria Bacterial Genetics Viruses Microbial Disease Current Challenges to Public Health Microbiology Key Terms Discussion Questions References ch. 4 Immunizations and Immunity / Loretta DiPietro Introduction Mechanisms of Immunity Antibodies at Work Note continued: Vaccines Future Vaccines Public Health Perspectives for the Health of the General Population and of High-Risk Groups Barriers to Achieving Widespread Coverage Case Report Key Terms Discussion Questions References ch. 5 Genetics in Public Health / Julie A. DeLoia Introduction Basic Properties of DNA Inheritance Human Genome Project Genetic Variation Direct-to-Consumer Testing Public Health Relevance Key Terms Discussion Questions References ch. 6 Epigenetics in Human Health and Disease / Julie A. DeLoia Introduction Mechanisms of Epigenetic Modification Epigenetics and Development Genomic Imprinting The Dynamic Epigenome Epigenetics and Metabolism Early Chemical Exposures and Long-Term Conseguences Epigenetic Changes as Biomarkers of Exposure Epigenetics and Cancer Conclusion Key Terms Discussion Questions References Note continued: SECTION 2 Applications to Current Public Health Issues ch. 7 A Public Health View of Cancer / Julie A. DeLoia Introduction History of Cancer Research in the United States The Biology of Cancer Causes of Cancer Health Disparities and Cancer Reducing Cancer Disease Burden Remaining Challenges Key Terms Discussion Questions References ch. 8 Nutrition and Public Health / Kim Robien Introduction The Science of Nutrition Human Nutritional Requirements Nutrition Surveillance and Dietary Recommendations for Disease Prevention Malnutrition and Food Insecurity Food Systems in Public Health Key Terms Discussion Questions References ch. 9 Overfeeding, Disuse, and Cardiometabolic Outcomes / Loretta DiPietro Introduction Substrate Metabolism Subsistence Efficiency Weight Gain and Obesity Insulin Resistance and Type Diabetes Factors for Cardiometabolic Risk Note continued: Implications for Public Health Practice Case Report Key Terms Discussion Questions References ch. 10 Maternal Biology / Madeline Bundy Introduction Female Reproductive Physiology and Management Physiology of Normal Pregnancy Maternofetal Transmission Maternal-Perinatal Infection Management of Normal Pregnancy Maternal Health in the World Key Terms Discussion Questions References ch. 11 Aging / Loretta DiPietro Introduction Theories of Aging Physiologic Changes Occurring with Aging Public Health Challenges Health Promotion Initiatives for Older People Case Report Key Terms Discussion Questions References Additional Reading ch. 12 Mental Illness and Addiction / Amy E. Seitz Introduction The Descriptive Epidemiology of Mental Illness and Addiction The Psychobiology of Mental Illness and Addiction Epigenetic Modifications in Mental Illness Note continued: The Economic Cost of Mental Illness and Addiction Key Terms Discussion Questions References ch. 13 Injury Etiology, Epidemiology, and Control / Mary Pat McKay Introduction Mechanisms of Injury Epidemiology of Injury Pathophysiology of Injury Perception of Risk Injury Control Case Report Key Terms Discussion Questions References ch. 14 The Natural History of Infectious Diseases / Victor K. Barbiero Introduction Natural History of Infectious Diseases Population Dynamics Disease Transmission: Modes of Transmission and Control Survival Strategies: r- and K-Strategist Populations Breakpoint Transmission Drug Resistance Eradication versus Control: Smallpox Eradication Key Terms Discussion Questions References ch. 15 Malaria / Victor K. Barbiero Introduction Epidemiology of Malaria Malaria Life Cycle and Vectors Clinical Malaria Note continued: Malaria Diagnosis, Treatment, and Vaccines Malaria Interventions and Control Challenges to Effective Malaria Control Key Terms Discussion Questions References ch. 16 Tuberculosis / Victor K. Barbiero Introduction Transmission and Natural History of Tuberculosis Diagnosis of Tuberculosis Treatment of Tuberculosis Tuberculosis Drug Resistance HIV-TB Interface and Comorbidities Interventions and Control of Tuberculosis Case Report Key Terms Discussion Questions References ch. 17 HIV/AIDS / Victor K. Barbiero Introduction Global Statistics on HIV/AIDS The Epidemiology and Impacts of HIV/AIDS The Pathobiology of HIV Infection Immunity and HIV The Natural History of HIV Infection Transmission of HIV Diagnosis and Treatment of HIV Infection Prevention and Control of HIV The Global Architecture for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Conclusion Key Terms Note continued: Discussion Questions References

Summary: "Essentials of Public Health Biology is designed as an introductory text for undergraduates and as part of the MPH core that aims: (1) to provide an overview of current knowledge about the biologic mechanisms of diseases that are major causes of death and disability in both developed and developing countries; (2) to understand and interpret the reciprocal relationships of genetic, environmental, and behavioral determinants of health and disease within an ecologic context; and (3) to provide opportunities to analyze, discuss, and communicate biologic principles of disease across the biological and the public health spectra. After using this textbook, students will be able to: 1. Describe fundamental biologic concepts of the disease process as they relate to important communicable (CD) and noncommunicable (NCD) diseases that are observed globally in public health. 2. Integrate these fundamental concepts with regard to their relation to exposures and disease outcomes across the public health spectrum. 3. Describe the role of host and environmental factors in determining susceptibility and resistance to disease. 4. Describe the multidisciplinary nature of contemporary public health issues and the role that various professionals play in addressing these issues. 5. Describe the social, legal, ethical, economic, and political context of contemporary public health problems. 6. Build effective oral and written communication skills for communicating with lay and public health audiences"--Summary: Provided by publisher.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: SECTION 1 Fundamental Concepts
ch. 1 Risk Assessment, Communication, and Management / Pamela Poe
Introduction
Risk Assessment
Risk Communication
Health Communication
Risk Management
Why Do Risk Analysis?
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
References
ch. 2 Cell Properties and Function / Loretta DiPietro
Introduction
Cell Basics
Organelles
Basic and Specialized Cell Functions
Cell Organization
Cell Exchanges
Homeostasis
Case Report
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
References
ch. 3 Public Health Microbiology / Benjamin Aronson
Introduction
The Microbial World
The Beneficial Aspects of Microbes
Bacteria
Bacterial Genetics
Viruses
Microbial Disease
Current Challenges to Public Health Microbiology
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
References
ch. 4 Immunizations and Immunity / Loretta DiPietro
Introduction
Mechanisms of Immunity
Antibodies at Work Note continued: Vaccines
Future Vaccines
Public Health Perspectives for the Health of the General Population and of High-Risk Groups
Barriers to Achieving Widespread Coverage
Case Report
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
References
ch. 5 Genetics in Public Health / Julie A. DeLoia
Introduction
Basic Properties of DNA
Inheritance
Human Genome Project
Genetic Variation
Direct-to-Consumer Testing
Public Health Relevance
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
References
ch. 6 Epigenetics in Human Health and Disease / Julie A. DeLoia
Introduction
Mechanisms of Epigenetic Modification
Epigenetics and Development
Genomic Imprinting
The Dynamic Epigenome
Epigenetics and Metabolism
Early Chemical Exposures and Long-Term Conseguences
Epigenetic Changes as Biomarkers of Exposure
Epigenetics and Cancer
Conclusion
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
References Note continued: SECTION 2 Applications to Current Public Health Issues
ch. 7 A Public Health View of Cancer / Julie A. DeLoia
Introduction
History of Cancer Research in the United States
The Biology of Cancer
Causes of Cancer
Health Disparities and Cancer
Reducing Cancer Disease Burden
Remaining Challenges
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
References
ch. 8 Nutrition and Public Health / Kim Robien
Introduction
The Science of Nutrition
Human Nutritional Requirements
Nutrition Surveillance and Dietary Recommendations for Disease Prevention
Malnutrition and Food Insecurity
Food Systems in Public Health
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
References
ch. 9 Overfeeding, Disuse, and Cardiometabolic Outcomes / Loretta DiPietro
Introduction
Substrate Metabolism
Subsistence Efficiency
Weight Gain and Obesity
Insulin Resistance and Type
Diabetes
Factors for Cardiometabolic Risk Note continued: Implications for Public Health Practice
Case Report
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
References
ch. 10 Maternal Biology / Madeline Bundy
Introduction
Female Reproductive Physiology and Management
Physiology of Normal Pregnancy
Maternofetal Transmission
Maternal-Perinatal Infection
Management of Normal Pregnancy
Maternal Health in the World
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
References
ch. 11 Aging / Loretta DiPietro
Introduction
Theories of Aging
Physiologic Changes Occurring with Aging
Public Health Challenges
Health Promotion Initiatives for Older People
Case Report
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
References
Additional Reading
ch. 12 Mental Illness and Addiction / Amy E. Seitz
Introduction
The Descriptive Epidemiology of Mental Illness and Addiction
The Psychobiology of Mental Illness and Addiction
Epigenetic Modifications in Mental Illness Note continued: The Economic Cost of Mental Illness and Addiction
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
References
ch. 13 Injury Etiology, Epidemiology, and Control / Mary Pat McKay
Introduction
Mechanisms of Injury
Epidemiology of Injury
Pathophysiology of Injury
Perception of Risk
Injury Control
Case Report
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
References
ch. 14 The Natural History of Infectious Diseases / Victor K. Barbiero
Introduction
Natural History of Infectious Diseases
Population Dynamics
Disease Transmission: Modes of Transmission and Control
Survival Strategies: r- and K-Strategist Populations
Breakpoint Transmission
Drug Resistance
Eradication versus Control: Smallpox Eradication
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
References
ch. 15 Malaria / Victor K. Barbiero
Introduction
Epidemiology of Malaria
Malaria Life Cycle and Vectors
Clinical Malaria Note continued: Malaria Diagnosis, Treatment, and Vaccines
Malaria Interventions and Control
Challenges to Effective Malaria Control
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
References
ch. 16 Tuberculosis / Victor K. Barbiero
Introduction
Transmission and Natural History of Tuberculosis
Diagnosis of Tuberculosis
Treatment of Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis Drug Resistance
HIV-TB Interface and Comorbidities
Interventions and Control of Tuberculosis
Case Report
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
References
ch. 17 HIV/AIDS / Victor K. Barbiero
Introduction
Global Statistics on HIV/AIDS
The Epidemiology and Impacts of HIV/AIDS
The Pathobiology of HIV Infection
Immunity and HIV
The Natural History of HIV Infection
Transmission of HIV
Diagnosis and Treatment of HIV Infection
Prevention and Control of HIV
The Global Architecture for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control
Conclusion
Key Terms Note continued: Discussion Questions
References

"Essentials of Public Health Biology is designed as an introductory text for undergraduates and as part of the MPH core that aims: (1) to provide an overview of current knowledge about the biologic mechanisms of diseases that are major causes of death and disability in both developed and developing countries; (2) to understand and interpret the reciprocal relationships of genetic, environmental, and behavioral determinants of health and disease within an ecologic context; and (3) to provide opportunities to analyze, discuss, and communicate biologic principles of disease across the biological and the public health spectra. After using this textbook, students will be able to: 1. Describe fundamental biologic concepts of the disease process as they relate to important communicable (CD) and noncommunicable (NCD) diseases that are observed globally in public health. 2. Integrate these fundamental concepts with regard to their relation to exposures and disease outcomes across the public health spectrum. 3. Describe the role of host and environmental factors in determining susceptibility and resistance to disease. 4. Describe the multidisciplinary nature of contemporary public health issues and the role that various professionals play in addressing these issues. 5. Describe the social, legal, ethical, economic, and political context of contemporary public health problems. 6. Build effective oral and written communication skills for communicating with lay and public health audiences"--

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