In an effort to effectively address the health issues facing today's communities, An Introduction to Community Health, Sixth Edition, has been updated to reflect the latest trends and statistics in community health. With an emphasis on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in health education, this best-selling introductory text covers such topics as epidemiology, community organization, program planning, minority health, health care, mental health, environmental health, drugs, safety, and occupational health. Short scenarios, key terminology, marginal definitions, and web activities found in each chapter make this an accessible and reader-friendly resource for the beginning community health student. Table of Contents Unit One: Foundations of Community Health Chapter 1: Community Health: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Chapter 2: Organizations That Help Shape Community Health Chapter 3: Epidemiology: The Study of Disease, Injury, and Death in the Community Chapter 4: Epidemiology: Prevention and Control of Diseases and Health Conditions Chapter 5: Community Organizing/Building and Health Promotion Programming Chapter 6: The School Health Program: A Component of Community Health Unit Two: The Nation's Health Chapter 7: Maternal, Infant, and Child Health Chapter 8: Adolescents, Young Adults, and Adults Chapter 9: Elders Chapter 10: Community Health and Minorities Chapter 11: Community Mental Health Chapter 12: Alcohol, Tobacco, And Other D