Social Epidemiology: Strategies for Public Health Activism

By tracking the distribution of disease and pinpointing relevant risk factors, social epidemiology reveals how social problems are intrinsically linked to the health of populations. The practice also takes into account the psychosocial, biological, and medical determinants of disease and health, encouraging a rich and multidisciplinary approach to analyzing and solving complex contemporary social issues.

This book provides a clear and comprehensive set of tools for practice. Julie Cwikel be...