Perinatal Epidemiology for Public Health Practice | 
 enlarge | Authors: Melissa M. Adams, Greg R. Alexander, Russell S. Kirby, Martha S. Wingate
Publisher: Springer
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 0387094385
Dewey Decimal Number: 614
EAN: 9780387094380
ASIN: 0387094385
Publication Date: December 2, 2008
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PAdvances in medical science, public health, and health care interventions during the 20SUPth/SUP century have led to dramatic decreases in infant and maternal mortality. Nonetheless disparities in infant and maternal health persist. Because their health remains a significant public health indicator, EMPerinatal Epidemiology/EM synthesizes perinatal knowledge through the lens of public health practice. This comprehensive text uses a consistent, logical format to offer readers: /P P/P UL P LIA spectrum of topics affecting maternal and infant health: reproductive health concerns, maternal and infant morbidity and mortality, and gestation and fetal growth.. /LI P/P P LIInformation on timely issues, including infertility, gestational diabetes, preterm delivery, postpartum depression, and SIDS./LI P/P P LIDetailed discussions of current epidemiological trends, measures and measurement issues, data sources, and risk and protective factors for each condition covered./LI P/P P LIIn-depth consideration of public health interventions and their availability, strengths and limitations./LI P/P P LIEmerging areas of interest and directions for research./LI P/P P LIText boxes, definitions of key terms, discussion questions, appendices, and other helpful features./LI P/P/UL P/P PEMPerinatal Epidemiology/EM is a valuable, ready resource for public health professionals in maternal and child care, reproduction and fertility. Its accessibility and easy-use format make it an equally strong textbook for courses in these fields as well as for advanced medical and nursing students in OB/GYN and pediatrics. /P
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