Best Public Health Books of 2025

The Lange Q & A Radiography Examination 12e is an updated resource for those preparing to take the ARRT® Radiography Exam. With over 1,400 practice questions and detailed explanations for both correct and incorrect answers, this book is highly recommended for those seeking to pass the exam. Additionally, it includes score-boosting tips and three practice exams, including an online option. The four-color design, enhanced by x-ray images, helps to clarify key areas. This book is a valuable tool for anyone in the Radiologic and Ultrasound Technology field.

The Encyclopedia of Primary Prevention and Health Promotion is an extensive four-volume set covering more than 250 topics in the fields of public health and prevention. Written by an international team of contributors, the encyclopedia takes a lifespan approach to illness prevention and health promotion. Each entry follows a structured format and concludes with a "See Also" box recommending further reading. The second edition expands on the first edition, adding entries on gender, African American and Latino issues, social support, social and emotional learning, and physical health and disease. Overall, this encyclopedia is an essential reference for practitioners, students, and researchers working in prevention, public health, and psychology.

The Radiography PREP (Program Review and Exam Preparation), Ninth Edition is a comprehensive study package designed to help readers excel on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam. The book includes illustrations, images, comprehension check questions, chapter review questions, and a complete practice test. It also features the wisdom and experience of a teacher with nearly four decades of experience. The Ninth Edition is updated to reflect changes to the ARRT Content Specifications released in 2016 and implemented in January 2017. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone studying radiography and preparing for the ARRT certification exam.

The Lange Q&A Surgical Technology Examination, Eighth Edition is an essential resource for anyone preparing for the surgical technology certification (CST) exam. With over 1,700 exam-style questions and detailed answer explanations, this book provides the most complete review available for the certification exam. The book is organized into six core sections, covering all major areas of the surgical technology curriculum. This resource is also ideal for anyone seeking the latest information on specific procedures such as orthopedics, plastic surgery, and emergency procedures. Overall, the book is an excellent tool for both coursework and intensive exam preparation.

Foundations for Community Health Workers, 2nd Edition is a must-read book for those interested in the field of public health. The book provides a practical and comprehensive introduction to the essential skills required for Community Health Workers, with an emphasis on social justice, cultural humility, and client-centered practice. The real-life case studies and quotes from working CHWs make it easy to understand the challenges and successes in the field. The book is published by Wiley-Interscience, a brand known for its quality publications in the field of science and technology. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to understand the role of CHWs and their impact on public health.

This fourth edition of Curriculum Development for Medical Education provides a practical and user-friendly approach to curriculum design in health professional education. The book presents a six-step model for curriculum development, enriched with examples of innovative teaching methods, and updated to reflect the latest research on how humans learn. The new edition also includes a chapter on curricula that address community needs and health equity, and an emphasis on health systems science, population health, equity, educational technology, and interprofessional education. This book is an essential tool for faculty members and administrators responsible for the educational experiences of health professional students, residents, fellows, and practitioners.

The "Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents" is an essential resource for healthcare professionals that provides recommendations for healthy child development and well-child supervision standards. The fourth edition includes new and updated content that reflects the latest research and evidence-driven recommendations, with a greater focus on lifelong physical and mental health. The book also weaves social determinants of health throughout the visits, allowing healthcare professionals to consider social factors that may affect a child's and family's health. Overall, this book is a comprehensive guide that covers all the information and guidance needed to give children optimal health outcomes.

Community and Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Public's Health, 10th Edition, is an engaging, highly visual, and student-friendly introduction to population-focused care. It provides a foundational understanding of public health principles and evidence-based practice, incorporating meaningful real-life examples and case studies. The book highlights the relevance of population-focused tools and interventions to acute care, community, and public health settings. It also covers a multitude of commonly encountered community and public settings, situations, and populations. The updated edition has been extensively revised and reorganized to familiarize students with today's most prominent public health issues. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for nursing students seeking to promote health, foster disease prevention, and protect at-risk populations.

Jonas and Kovner's Health Care Delivery in the United States, 12th Edition is a comprehensive and highly acclaimed textbook on the US healthcare system, designed for graduate and undergraduate students of healthcare management and administration, nursing, and public health. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the organization of care to health information technology, and emphasizes the importance of population health and public health. The authors provide an in-depth and objective appraisal of why and how we organize health care the way we do, and the impact of health-related behaviors and social environments on health outcomes. Overall, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex issues surrounding the US healthcare system.

The new Third Edition of Population Health explores strategies for creating a culture of health and wellness in the context of healthcare reform. The book offers a comprehensive approach to population health, featuring 14 chapters divided into three major sections. The author, David B. Nash, MD, MBA, is internationally recognized for his work in public accountability for outcomes, physician leadership development, and quality-of-care improvement. This book is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to improve quality and health outcomes while lowering costs.