Evidence-Based Public Health

This text provides a case for evidence-based public health, and practical guidance on how to choose, implement, and evaluate evidence- based programs and policies in public health settings. The book targets students in public health and preventive medicine, and public health professionals without extensive formal training in public health sciences. Topics include assessing scientific evidence for public health action, quantifying the issue, and developing an action plan and implementing interventions. The authors are professors at Saint Louis University School of Public Health. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Ross C. Brownson, Ph.D. is Professor of Epidemiology, Co-Director, Prevention Research Center in St. Louis, George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Department of Surgery and Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis.
Elizabeth A. Baker, Ph.D., M.P.H. is Director, Division of Behavioral Science and Health Education, School of Public Health, St. Louis University.
Terry L. Leet, Ph.D. is Assistant Professor of Epidemiology.
Kathleen N. Gillespie, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Health Management, St. Louis University School of Public Health, St. Louis.
William R. True, Ph.D., M.P.H. is Research Professor, George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis.