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Books Received

T
he following books were submitted to the Amer- Expanded discussions about the public health impli-
ican Journal of Preventive Medicine for review. cations of new scientific findings concerning the
Because these books may be of interest to our causes of various cancers.
readers, a short synopsis is provided for each.
Fundamentals of Cancer Epidemiology, Second Edition, is
accompanied by downloadable instructor supplements,
Falls in Older People: Risk Factors and including PowerPoints slides, TestBank, and instruc-
Strategies for Prevention, Second Edition tors manual.
Stephen R. Lord, Catherine Sherrington, Hylton
B. Menz, Jacqueline C. T. Close. New York: Introduction to Global Health
Cambridge University Press, 2007. 395 pp. Kathryn H. Jacobsen. Sudbury MA: Jones and
$79.00. ISBN: 978-0-521-68099-8. Bartlett Publishers, 2008. 368 pp. $59.95. ISBN:
Since the first edition of this very successful book was 978-0-7637-5159-3.
written to synthesize and review the enormous body of With a unique emphasis on possible solutions to world
work covering falls in older people, there has been an health problems, this book addresses all the key issues
even greater wealth of informative and promising stud- of global health at a level that is basic enough so that
ies designed to increase our understanding of risk students from a variety of majors can understand the
factors and prevention strategies. This new edition is material. It will give the reader:
written in three parts: epidemiology, strategies for
prevention, and future research directions. New mate- An understanding of biological and social aspects
rial includes the most recent studies covering: balance of major global health issues, especially in the
studies using tripping, slipping and stepping para- areas of infectious disease, nutrition, and environ-
digms; sensitivity and depth perception visual risk fac- mental health.
tors; neurophysiological research on automatic or re- A knowledge of population groups that are at in-
flex balance activities; and the roles of syncope, vitamin creased risk of poor health and familiarity with
D, cataract surgery, health and safety education, and policies and programs designed to reduce health
exercise programs. inequalities.
A familiarity with global health vocabulary, the basic
methods used to assess global health, and the tools
Fundamentals of Cancer Epidemiology, to locate and understand additional global health
Second Edition information.
Phillip C. Nasca, Harris Pastides. Sudbury MA:
Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2008. 541 pp. The text is accompanied by downloadable instructor
$89.95. ISBN: 978-0-7637-3618-7. resources, including PowerPoint slides, a TestBank, and
an instructors manual with suggested discussion ques-
Using a unique framework, Fundamentals of Cancer tions and sample syllabi.
Epidemiology, Second Edition, helps readers develop an
in-depth understanding of the current body of knowl- Environmental Epidemiology: Principles
edge on cancerwhat it is, how it is defined, how it and Methods
develops in biological and genetic terms, which groups Ray M. Merrill. Sudbury MA: Jones and Bartlett
are at highest risk, and what causes it. The new edition Publishers, 2008. 483 pp. $64.95. ISBN: 978-0-
has been thoroughly updated to include:
7637-4152-5.
New chapters on cancer screening, drugs and can- From the author of the bestselling Introduction to Epide-
cer, and childhood cancers. miology, this new book presents basic concepts and
Expanded sections on interactions between genetic research methods used in environmental epidemiology
and environmental risk factors. and the application of environmental epidemiology to
Recent observations about the biology of normal influencing human health and well-being. The first
cells and cancer cells and the implications for deter- eight chapters cover basic concepts and research meth-
mining the etiology of various cancers. ods used in environmental epidemiology. The follow-
New materials on cancer prevention strategies. ing chapters focus on the application of environmental

608 Am J Prev Med 2008;35(6) 0749-3797/08/$see front matter


2008 American Journal of Preventive Medicine Published by Elsevier Inc. doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2008.09.016
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epidemiology to specific environmental factors associ- must acquire, and the second half describes the global
ated with health. challenges faced, and how to go about the task. A CD is
included containing interactive, self-assessment questions
Drug Abuse: Concepts, Prevention, and exercises to test understanding.
and Cessation
Steve Sussman, Susan Ames. New York: Evidence-Based Medical Monitoring: From
Cambridge University Press, 2008. 352 pp. Principles to Practice
$55.00. ISBN: 978-0-521-71615-4. Paul P. Glasziou, Les Irwig, Jeffrey K. Aronson,
eds. Malden MA: Blackwell Publishing, 2008. 362
Drug Abuse: Concepts, Prevention, and Cessation serves as a
pp. $100.00. ISBN: 978-1-4051-5399-7.
comprehensive source of information on the topogra-
phy of, causes of, and solutions to drug problems. The Monitoring is a major component of management of
text covers conceptual issues regarding definitions of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular dis-
drug use, misuse, abuse, and dependence. Importantly, ease, arthritis, and depression. Yet poor monitoring
the text addresses a variety of theoretical bases cur- means healthcare costs are rising. This book discusses
rently applied to the development of prevention and how monitoring principles adopted in other spheres
cessation programs, specific program content from such as clinical pharmacology and evidence-based med-
evidence-based programs, and program processes and icine can be applied to chronic disease in the global
modalities. Information regarding etiology, prevention, setting. With contributions from leading experts in
and cessation is neatly delineated into (a) neurobiolog- evidence-based medicine, it is a ground-breaking text
ical, (b) cognitive, (c) micro-social, and (d) macro- for all involved in the delivery of better and more
social/physical environmental units. effective management of chronic illnesses.

Expert Witnessing and Scientific Testimony: The Economics of Health Equity


Surviving in the Courtroom Di McIntyre, Gavin Mooney, eds. New York:
Kenneth S. Cohen. Boca Raton FL: CRC Press, Cambridge University Press, 2007. 276 pp.
2008. 258 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5503-0. $65.00. ISBN: 978-0-521-70506-6.
Based on the authors more than 30 years of experience This book is about equity in health and health care. It
as a successful expert witness, Expert Witnessing and explores why, despite being seen as an important goal,
Scientific Testimony: Surviving in the Courtroom demon- health equity has not made more progress within
strates how to properly present scientific testimony and countries and globally, and what needs to change for
survive the onslaught of cross examination in court. there to be greater success in delivering fairness. An
Written in an engaging style, the book begins with international team of eminent experts from primarily
introductory material to the world of litigation and the the field of health economics describe how equity in
role and qualifications of the expert witness. It covers health and health care might develop over the next
necessary legal protocols such as rules of evidence and decade. They examine existing and past barriers to
procedure. promoting equity, citing case examples, and covering
issues including access to health services and inequali-
Essential Public Health: Theory and Practice ties between and within countries. The analyses are
Stephen Gillam, Jan Yates, Padmanabhan detailed, but the issues are approached in an accessible
fashion, highlighting the factors of common interna-
Badrinath, eds. New York: Cambridge University
tional relevance.
Press, 2007. 335 pp. $58.00. ISBN: 978-0-521-
68983-0.
Responding to the Challenge of Cancer
How can society most effectively prevent disease and in Europe
promote health? This is the challenge addressed by this Michel P. Coleman, Delia-Marina Alexe, Tit
textbook. Public health has been defined as the art and Albreht, Martin McKee, eds. Slovenia: Institute
science of preventing disease, prolonging life, and pro- of Public Health of the Republic of Slovenia,
moting health through the organized efforts of society.
2008. 327 pp. ISBN: 978-961-6659-20-8.
The science is concerned with making a diagnosis of a
populations health problems, establishing their cause, At present, with more than 3 million new cases and 1.7
and determining effective interventions. The art is to million deaths each year, cancer represents the second
address these problems creatively. The aim of this book is most important cause of death and morbidity in Eu-
to capture both the art and the science of the field. rope. Without effective interventions, the cancer bur-
Essential Public Health is divided into two major sections. den will increase dramatically. However, comprehen-
The first part provides a toolkit of skills the practitioner sive cancer prevention and control policies can bring

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significant benefits. For these reasons, Slovenia decided health student. In four sections, it offers an introduc-
to focus on cancer as the key public health priority tion to the field, as well as the basics of toxicology
during its Presidency of the Council of the European principles, systemic toxicity, and toxicology practice.
Union in the first half of 2008. A key step was to review This book is also ideal for the practicing attorney
the current status of cancer control in the EU in order dealing in environmental law issues, toxic torts, product
to produce policy recommendations for those con- liability, workers compensation or personal injury from
cerned with the prevention, management and pallia- chemical exposure. It gives the reader a clear, nontech-
tion of cancer. This book is the result. It has been nical understanding of how chemicals produce injury
produced as a collaboration between internationally- in the body as well as the necessary vocabulary to
recognized public health institutes in the EU, under engage in discussion with experts in the field.
the umbrella Fighting Against Cancer Today (FACT).
The book provides an overview of the epidemiology
of cancer, including a discussion of the major risk Essentials of Biostatistics in Public Health
factors. Comprehensive cancer plans are discussed as Lisa M. Sullivan. Richard Riegelman, ed.
an approach to cancer control. Contributors examine Sudbury MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2008.
the current status and plausible future developments 213 pp. $72.95. ISBN: 978-0-7637-5620-8.
for cancer screening in the EU; drug discovery, evalu-
ation, and deployment; the role of psychosocial oncol- Drawing on the authors remarkable clinical experi-
ogy; and the provision of palliative care. Current pat- ences with the Framingham Heart Study, Essentials of
terns of cancer survival and the challenges facing Biostatistics in Public Health provides a fundamental and
cancer researchers in Europe today are examined. engaging background for students learning to apply
and appropriately interpret biostatistical applications in
Do Not Resuscitate: Why The Health Insurance the field of public health. With a presentation style that is
Industry is Dying, and How We Must Replace It clear and straightforward, the text uses examples that
John Geyman. Monroe ME: Common Courage are real, relevant, and manageable in size so that
students can focus on applications rather than become
Press, 2008. 253 pp. $18.95. ISBN: 978-1-56751-
overwhelmed by computations.
396-7.
Written for lay readers, healthcare professionals and
policymakers alike, Do Not Resuscitate moves beyond Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of
books that decry our current problems to reveal what Disease. Second Edition
the trend for more than half a century of increasing Ann M. Coulston, Carol J. Boushey, eds. Elsevier,
costs and decreasing coverage really means. The situa- 2008. 890 pp. ISBN: 978-012-374118-9.
tion for doctors, patients, caregivers, and even the
The second edition of Nutrition in the Prevention and
insured will move from dysfunctional to a complete
Treatment of Disease offers 18 completely new chapters
breakdown over the next decade. In one of many
and 50% overall material updated. Given its unique
examples cited, as employers cut costs in a global
focus and extensive coverage of clinical applications
economy, the cost of health insurance as a proportion
and disease prevention, this edition is organized for
of wages is rising to the point where it will consume all
easy integration into advanced upper-division or grad-
average household income by 2025. Building on his
uate nutrition curriculums. Foundation chapters on
previous critiques of the medical profession and of the
privatization of Medicare, Dr. Geyman dissects the nutrition research methodology and application clearly
collusion of forces from greed to cut-throat competi- link the contributions of basic science to applied nutri-
tion. He shows that, combined with incremental re- tion research and, in turn, to research-based patient
forms that hold the financing system in place, the care guidelines. Readers will learn to integrate basic
health insurance industry is a ticking time bomb, but principles and concepts across disciplines and areas of
under the worsening situation lies an opportunity to research and practice as well as how to apply this
move beyond private health. knowledge in new creative ways. Chapters on specific
nutrients and health cover topics where data are just
Principles and Practice of Toxicology in beginning to be identified, such as choline, antioxi-
Public Health dants, nutrition and cognition, and eye disease. Estab-
Ira S. Richards. Sudbury MA: Jones and Bartlett lished areas of chronic disease: obesity, diabetes, car-
diovascular disease, gastrointestinal disease, and bone
Publishers, 2008. 464 pp. $69.95. ISBN: 978-0-
health are presented each in their own sections, which
7637-3823-5.
aim to demonstrate the interaction of basic science,
Principles and Practice of Toxicology in Public Health is the genetics, applied nutrition research, and research-
ideal text for a first course in toxicology for the public based patient care guidelines.

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