“I find the book to be quite attractive. The consistent layout of the chapters is especially attractive because it provides context (history), discussion of the basic science facts and key concepts and very useful case studies and questions for discussion for each topic. Inclusion of learning objectives for each chapter is also an excellent feature. Another attractive aspect is the breadth of important public health issues that are addressed in the book ranging from key infectious diseases to nutrition and important chronic diseases that public health professionals may encounter. This book is very appropriate not only for the students who lack a background in the biomedical sciences, but also for those who have such a background because it provides the latter with the public health context of the many topics addressed.”

—James D. Yager, PhD, Edyth H. Schoenrich Professor in Preventive Medicine,
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Professor of Toxicology,
Department of Environmental Health Sciences,
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

"I think the new text is excellent.  Some of the highlights that really impress me are the case studies and the applications to Healthy People 2010.  This text is unique in its approach, and I think public health students would benefit greatly from its information and style of presentation."

- Sara Plaspohl, Armstrong Atlantic State University

"Thank you for sending the book. Overall I think the book is quite good. It is certainly comprehensive and covers all the important diseases.”

—Mark F. Wiser, PhD, Department of Tropical Medicine,
Tulane University School of Public Health