Working in public health : an introduction to careers in public health

This practical book maps out the range of options open to people considering a career in public health, and provides helpful information on how to get there, either as a fully-fledged specialist or in an operational practitioner role. Designed for those wanting to learn about public heath, it looks at public health work in a range of settings, from health services to the commercial sector, and in a range of different roles, from health protection to public health intelligence. It features personal accounts and case studies from practitioners and specialists at various levels of experience and illustrates what their roles involve and how have they had an impact on improving health and reducing inequality.