Preventive Medicine (Eight-Year Program)

Author: Sun Guifan, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: "Preventive Medicine" is the only textbook in this series that comprehensively embodies the transformation of the "biological, psychological, and social" medical model. It should revolve around the basic concepts of population, environment, and prevention, enabling eight-year clinical medical students to acquire and strengthen the fundamental theories, basic knowledge, and essential skills of preventive medicine while studying basic and clinical medicine. It also enhances their understanding of health promotion, disease prevention, response and control of public health emergencies, and more. During the writing process, emphasis was placed on reflecting the achievements of educational reform and clarifying the textbook's positioning. In terms of content selection, it strives to be grounded in the national context, fully utilizing domestic materials while also incorporating advanced international experiences. The book is divided into three parts and sixteen chapters. Part I, "Environmental Factors and Diseases," includes "Humans and the Environment," "Living Environment and Health," "Occupational Environment and Health," "Food and Health," and "Social Psychological Factors and Health." The second part, "Epidemiological Methods in Population Health Research," focuses on strengthening students' mastery of modern epidemiological methods and enhancing their scientific research capabilities. The third part, "Health Promotion and Disease Control," introduces healthcare strategies, measures, and community health services, with an emphasis on disease prevention and control. It also highlights the response and control strategies for public health emergencies.