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Perinatal Epidemiology for Public Health Practice

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Authors:
  1. Melissa M. Adams

    1. Atlanta, U.S.A.

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  2. Greg R. Alexander

    1. Lawton & Rhea Chiles Center for, University of South Florida, Tampa, U.S.A.

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  3. Russell S. Kirby

    1. School of Public Health, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Birmingham, U.S.A.

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  4. Mary Slay Wingate

    1. Dept. Maternal Child Health, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Birmingham, U.S.A.

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  • Accessible to a new student or the experienced professional seeking a quick reference, this book covers the epidemiology of a broad range of topics that influence maternal and infant health

  • Highly structured text brings a uniform wealth of knowledge to the topics discussed

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Introduction

    • Melisa M. Adams
    Pages 1-3

  3. Reproductive Health Issues

    • Melisa M. Adams
    Pages 5-48

  4. Maternal Morbidity

    • Melisa M. Adams
    Pages 49-101

  5. Maternal Mortality

    • Melisa M. Adams
    Pages 103-119

  6. Infant Morbidity

    • Melisa M. Adams
    Pages 121-154

  7. The Continuum of Reproductive Loss from Pregnancy Through Infancy

    • Melisa M. Adams
    Pages 155-224

  8. Birth Weight, Gestational Duration, and Fetal Growth

    • Melisa M. Adams
    Pages 225-273

  9. Conclusion

    • Melisa M. Adams
    Pages 275-276

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 277-303
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About this book

Perinatal Epidemiology synthesizes perinatal knowledge through the lens of public health practice. This comprehensive text uses a consistent, logical format to offer readers: (1) A spectrum of topics affecting maternal and infant health: reproductive health concerns, maternal and infant morbidity and mortality, and gestation and fetal growth. (2) Information on timely issues, including infertility, gestational diabetes, preterm delivery, postpartum depression, and SIDS. (3) Detailed discussions of current epidemiological trends, measures and measurement issues, data sources, and risk and protective factors for each condition covered. (4) In-depth consideration of public health interventions and their availability, strengths and limitations. (5) Emerging areas of interest and directions for research. (6) Text boxes, definitions of key terms, discussion questions, appendices, and other helpful features.

Perinatal Epidemiology 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.

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From the reviews:

"This is the latest addition to the small number of books on reproductive and perinatal epidemiology methods. … the writing style, the clear explanations, and the many pictorial depictions will make this a very popular book for teachers and students of reproductive and perinatal epidemiology, as well as a useful methods handbook for those in the trenches." (Arden Handler, Doody’s Review Service, March, 2009)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Atlanta, U.S.A.

    Melissa M. Adams

  • Lawton & Rhea Chiles Center for, University of South Florida, Tampa, U.S.A.

    Greg R. Alexander

  • School of Public Health, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Birmingham, U.S.A.

    Russell S. Kirby

  • Dept. Maternal Child Health, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Birmingham, U.S.A.

    Mary Slay Wingate

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Perinatal Epidemiology for Public Health Practice

  • Authors: Melissa M. Adams, Greg R. Alexander, Russell S. Kirby, Mary Slay Wingate

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-09439-7

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag US 2009

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-09438-0Published: 02 December 2008

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4419-3478-9Published: 23 November 2010

  • eBook ISBN: 978-0-387-09439-7Published: 23 January 2010

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: X, 303

  • Topics: Gynecology, Medicine/Public Health, general, Maternal and Child Health, Epidemiology

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