The first textbook on public health intelligence presents in depth
the key concepts, methods, and objectives of this increasingly
important competency. It systematically reviews types of evidence
and data that comprise intelligence, effective techniques for
assessment, analysis, and interpretation, and the role of this
knowledge in quality health service delivery. The book's
learner-centered approach gives readers interactive context for
mastering the processes of gathering and working with intelligence
as well as its uses in informing public health decision-making. And
its pragmatic framework will help establish standards for training,
practice, and policy, leading to continued improvements in
population health. This path-breaking resource: Offers a
comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to public health
intelligence, a core area of public health competency. Is suitable
for both graduates' and healthcare professionals' training and
development for national and international contexts. Helps readers
apply theory to real-life scenarios, from multi-professional
perspectives. Features activities, case studies, and discussion
tasks for easy reader engagement. Anticipates and examines emerging
developments in the field. Public Health Intelligence - Issues of
Measure and Method is bedrock reading for postgraduate and advanced
undergraduate students in public health, global health, health
policy, health service management, nursing, medicine, statistics,
epidemiology, quantitative methods, health intelligence, health
inequality, and other allied healthcare fields. It is also a
salient text for public health practitioners and health
policymakers. "This book is a 'must-read' for students
contemplating a career in Public Health or for anyone who is
already in practice. The breadth of chapters from respected authors
provide a detailed overview and critique of issues related to
public health intelligence. A key strength of the book is that it
is written with both students and practitioners in mind." Gurch
Randhawa, PhD, FFPH, Professor of Diversity in Public Health &
Director, Institute for Health Research, University of
Bedfordshire, UK
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