This handbook continues to target a wide variety of audiences including many different disciplines working in chronic disease prevention and control programs, public health agency workers, clinicians, and students in virtually all health professions. The major topics are organized logically and addressed systematically through the efforts of more than 40 contributors. Most are seasoned public health professionals working at the Centers for Disease Control or in state and local public health agencies. Principles and strategies are covered in the first part of the book with chapters on chronic disease epidemiology, surveillance, interventions, and modern challenges. Major risk factors are addressed in the second part with updated information related to tobacco, alcohol, cholesterol, and hypertension risks.
Important additions are chapters on physical activity and nutrition.
The third part of the book focuses on the major chronic diseases of our time, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic lung diseases such as asthma. Despite multiple contributors, the various chapters are relatively evenly presented in terms of format and content. This is a very solid and useful addition to the public health literature that will serve the needs of many different audiences. The information is clear, concise, and comprehensive with excellent coverage of both broad concepts and important details. This handbook is highly recommended for public health professionals in practice and students about to enter the field.