Fully revised & updated for the third edition the Oxford Handbook of Public Health Practice remains the first resort for all those working in this broad field Structured to assist with practical tasks translating evidence into policy & providing concise summaries & real-world issues from across the globe this literally provides a world of experience at your fingertips Easy-to-use concise & practical it is structured into seven parts that focus on the vital areas of assessment data & information direct action policy health-care systems personal effectiveness & organisational development Reflecting recent advances the most promising developments in practical public health are presented as well as maintaining essential summaries of core disciplines This handbook is designed to assist students & practitioners around the world for enhanced management of disasters epidemics health behaviour acute & chronic disease prevention community & government action environmental health vulnerable populations & more