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082			_a614.440954 _bSHA
100	1		_aShaikh, Zulfiqar Ali, _eauthor. _9126761
245			_aFundamentals of preventive medicine / _cby Zulfiqar Ali Shaikh.
250			_aFifth edition.
260			_aKarachi : _bParamount Books (Pvt.) Ltd., _c2017.
300			_aix, 612 pages : _billustrations (some color) ; _c24 cm.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_aFundamentals of Preventive Medicine by Zulfiqar Ali Shaikh (ISBN 9789696372028) is a comprehensive guide on preventive medicine, covering principles and practices essential for disease prevention and health promotion. It delves into epidemiology, public health, and the levels of prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) aimed at reducing disease risk factors and preventing disease onset. The book emphasizes lifestyle factors, such as nutrition and physical activity, alongside vaccination, immunization, and the control of infectious diseases. It also addresses environmental health issues, occupational health and safety, and non-communicable diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, providing insights into preventive strategies. This resource is ideal for medical students, healthcare practitioners, and public health professionals focused on implementing effective prevention measures.
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650		0	_aMedicine, Preventive _zPakistan _9126762
650		0	_aCommunity health services _zPakistan _9126763
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