{"product_id":"perinatal-epidemiology-for-public-health-melissa-m-adams-9780387094380","title":"Perinatal Epidemiology for Public Health Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdvances in medical science, public health, and health care interventions during the 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century have led to dramatic decreases in infant and maternal mortality. Nonetheless disparities in infant and maternal health persist. Because their health remains a significant public health indicator, \u003cem\u003ePerinatal Epidemiology\u003c\/em\u003e synthesizes perinatal knowledge through the lens of public health practice. This comprehensive text uses a consistent, logical format to offer readers: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA spectrum of topics affecting maternal and infant health: reproductive health concerns, maternal and infant morbidity and mortality, and gestation and fetal growth.. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation on timely issues, including infertility, gestational diabetes, preterm delivery, postpartum depression, and SIDS.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed discussions of current epidemiological trends, measures and measurement issues, data sources, and risk and protective factors for each condition covered.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth consideration of public health interventions and their availability, strengths and limitations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmerging areas of interest and directions for research.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText boxes, definitions of key terms, discussion questions, appendices, and other helpful features.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerinatal Epidemiology\u003c\/em\u003e is a valuable, ready resource for public health professionals in maternal and child care, reproduction and fertility. Its accessibility and easy-use format make it an equally strong textbook for courses in these fields as well as for advanced medical and nursing students in OB\/GYN and pediatrics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Melissa M. Adams, Greg R. Alexander, Russell S. Kirby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0387094385\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780387094380\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Springer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/02\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 303\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.24h x 6.44w x 0.82d","brand":"Melissa M. Adams","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44119647256831,"sku":"9780387094380","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4546743b-2b91-4be5-be0d-3f9cd4df44fe.jpg?v=1687410276","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/perinatal-epidemiology-for-public-health-melissa-m-adams-9780387094380","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}