101+ Careers in Public Health

Seltzer, a clinical and public health physician, lists about 101 careers in public health. She describes the field, the education required, and how to find a job, then careers in infectious disease; chronic disease and cancer; public safety; maternal and child health; pharmaceuticals and drug safety; environmental health and water safety; occupational health and safety; food safety and nutrition; disaster preparedness and response; health communication; education; health disparities, vulnerable groups, and at-risk populations; mental health; public health law, regulation, and policies; evaluation, safety, and quality; nonprofit organizations; public health administration and leadership; and other areas. Each includes a job description and information on education and certification, core competencies and skills, compensation, workplaces, and the employment outlook, along with a profile of an individual in the field. This edition adds public health careers in the military, aging, and nanotechnology and public health genetics. It has more information on global health; discussion of the evolving roles of implementation science and community participatory research; tips on making the decision between a medical or public health degree; advice from career counselors; and new and updated profiles. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)