Oxford Textbook of Health Protection: Principles and Practice

The Oxford Textbook of Health Protection: Principles and Practice is a comprehensive resource that delves into the essential field of health protection, addressing key domains such as communicable disease control, emergency preparedness, and environmental public health. Authored by leading experts and practitioners in public health, this textbook is grounded in a practice-led and evidence-based approach. It provides easy access to real-world applications of health protection and health security principles.

This second edition has been meticulously revised and expanded to meet the needs of an ever-evolving audience, now featuring as part of the authoritative Oxford Textbooks in Public Health series.

What’s New in the Second Edition?

• Includes 12 new chapters that explore contemporary topics such as:
  • COVID-19 pandemics
  • Genomics epidemiology
  • Non-pharmaceutical interventions
  • Frameworks for future pandemic preparedness

Chapters are organized into six distinct sections, each providing credible evidence and practical advice. This edition offers:

• • Case studies from both community and hospital settings.
  • Real-life scenarios that provide topic-specific information.

Authors:
Sam Ghebrehewet (Author)
Edition:
2nd
Publication Date:
April 20, 2026
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