This major new textbook portrays the philosophy and underlying principles of public health. The methods used for the investigation and solution of public health problems are described, and examples given of how these techniques are applied in practice. The book concentrates largely on presenting a comprehensive view of public health as it relates to developed countries, but it will also be relevant and of interest to students of public health from the developing world.The Oxford Textbook of Public Health is intended primarily as a comprehensive reference textbook for postgraduate students, but it will also be of interest to all those concerned with the formulation and execution of public health policy.Volume 4In volume four, all the elements of public health dealt with in the earlier volumes are synthesized in a review of specific applications of public health to various disease processes. In each case, the extent of the specific public health problem is assessed, the influences of the major hazards to health reviewed, and the potential for ameliorating, controlling, and preventing the public health problem discussed.* Major new reference textbook* In four volumes (available separately)* Comprehensive -- covers all aspects of community health* Edited by leading figures in the field of community medicine* Strong team of international contributors* Includes coverage of both developed countries and the developing world* Methods used for investigation and solution of public health problems are described, and examples given of how these are applied in practice