Preventive medicine

Author: Wu Yiming, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: This book is designed with the practical needs of clinical medical students in mind, focusing on the content of the Clinical Assistant Practitioner Qualification Examination. It is highlighted for its clear structure, strong practicality, and integration of the teaching experience and insights of its contributors, as well as the latest advancements in various disciplines. In addition to the introduction and internship guidance, the book is divided into four parts (twenty-one chapters). The introduction provides an overview of the origin, development, main research content, and methods of preventive medicine, emphasizing its role and significance in medical research. It also introduces the transformation of medical models and its implications, the content and tasks of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention, and summarizes China's health work policies, achievements, and challenges in preventive medicine.
Part I consists of six chapters, primarily discussing the impact of natural and social environments, including living, production, and dietary factors, on health. Part II focuses on methods for studying population health, introducing how to collect, organize, and analyze data, as well as how to conduct medical research design and basic methods of population epidemiological studies, which are essential tools and content for clinical research and practice. Part III introduces preventive health care strategies and implementation, emphasizing measures to protect and promote health, along with a brief overview of health regulations and supervision. Part IV provides an introduction to the prevention and control of common diseases.
At the end of the book, there are thirteen internship guides covering a wide range of topics. Schools can select them based on their specific needs. This book is suitable for undergraduate students (associate degree) of clinical medicine. For those preparing for the Clinical Assistant Practitioner Qualification Examination, it is also an ideal reference book.