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Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Control, Third Edition, is an indispensible tool and describes the latest developments in the science of chronic disease and offers solid, evidence-based strategies.

Praise for Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Control

"It makes a valuable contribution to the continuing challenge of learning how to moderate the expanding risks of chronic diseases and their effects. Authoritative, practical, and academic in style, it will be useful for all college/university audiences and for health care professionals. Summing Up: Highly recommended." -- J. D. Campbell, University of Missouri--Columbia - Choice Magazine, September 2010

"...No other book is available for use as a reference on basic epidemiology and risk factors for chronic disease..." Doody's Review Service, Three Stars

"This book is an indispensable tool for the practitioner in charge of developing and complementing chronic disease programs. It describes the latest developments in the science of chronic diseases, and puts at your fingertips solid, evidence-based strategies that can be put to use to combat the growing chronic disease epidemic." - Victor D. Sutton, PhD, MPPA, Director, Office of Preventative Health, Mississippi Department of Health; President, National Association of Chronic Disease Directors.

"The Third Edition of Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Control is a thorough, thoughtful, and timely resource for public health students, researchers, and practitioners alike. Written and edited by experts in linking chronic disease epidemiology and research with the practice and policy worlds, this book belongs in the library of all who are interested in improving public health in the 21st century." - Paula M. Lantz, PhD, S.J. Axelrod Collegiate Professor of Health Management and Policy Chair, Department of Health Management and Policy, University of Michigan School of Public Health