1st Edition
by Jerome Goddard (Author)
In the struggle against
vector-borne diseases, it is critical that we bridge the gap between
vector control workers on the ground (practitioners) and public health
planners and administrators. Limited guidance is available from the
Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization, but
reference books are scarce. Public Health Entomology comprehensively
examines vector-borne disease prevention, surveillance, and control
from a governmental and public health perspective with worldwide
application.
Divided into two sections, the book begins with a
historical account of the early beginnings of pest control and public
health. Next, it outlines the concepts, design, and implementation of a
sound public health entomology program. The second section provides an
overview of some of the most common public health pests that are found
globally. Copious photos and line drawings accentuate the text, along
with textboxes and sidebars.
Author Jerome Goddard designed and
implemented the vector control program along the Mississippi Gulf Coast
after Hurricane Katrina. His ability to communicate his knowledge and
experience to public health professionals and the general public make
this book an essential resource for preventing disease from these
vector-borne threats.
