Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being of an individual. Public Health is an indispensable component of modern healthcare systems. With its preventive, promotive, and equity-oriented approach, and its emphasis on the health of populations rather than individuals alone, it forms the very foundation of contemporary healthcare.
It is an undeniable reality that scientific knowledge continues to evolve rapidly, while solving today's health challenges requires interdisciplinary collaboration more than ever before. Consequently, public health encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities, ranging from epidemiology and biostatistics to environmental health, occupational health, maternal and child health, the control of communicable and non-communicable diseases, health economics, health management, health education, and the development and planning of health policies.
This book aims to present this multifaceted—and at times complex—discipline from a holistic perspective, grounded in the latest scientific evidence.
Strengthening preventive health services, ensuring equity in healthcare, and improving the quality of life of society are only possible through a robust public health approach based on scientific knowledge.
The chapters included in this book have been prepared by experienced scholars and experts in their respective fields, providing comprehensive coverage from fundamental concepts to the most current approaches in public health.
Beyond addressing conventional medicine, this work also highlights the era of artificial intelligence, seeking to guide readers toward scientific and practical solutions to the challenges encountered in public health practice. It is intended to serve as a reliable reference for all non-physician healthcare professionals working at different levels of healthcare delivery, public health specialists and academics, medical residents pursuing specialty training, and medical students.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all chapter authors who generously shared their knowledge and experience, as well as to everyone who contributed to the preparation and publication of this book.
We hope that this book will serve as a valuable, up-to-date, and practical resource for all readers working in or interested in the field of public health.
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