| Description |
xxix, 434 pages : illustrations, maps. ; 28 cm |
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Essential public health |
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Essential public health.
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| Contents |
I. Principles, measurements, and the health-development link -- The principles and goals of global health -- Health determinants, measurements, and trends -- Health, education, poverty, and the economy -- II. Cross-cutting health themes -- Ethical and human rights concerns in global health -- An introduction to health systems -- Culture and health -- III. The burden of disease -- The environment and health -- Nutrition and global health -- Women's health -- Child health -- Communicable diseases -- Noncommunicable diseases -- Unintentional injuries -- IV. Working together to improve global health -- Natural disasters and complex humanitarian emergencies -- Working together to improve global health -- Science, technology, and global health -- Working in global health -- Profiles of global health actors |
| Summary |
This book is an introduction to the most critical issues in global health. This book offers global perspective, particular attention is given to low and middle income countries, and the health needs of poor is disadvantaged people |
| Notes |
Previously titled: Essentials of Global Health, c2008 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Public health -- International cooperation.
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Public health -- Developing countries.
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World health.
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Global Health.
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Health Services Accessibility.
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Public Health.
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Global Health.
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Health Services Accessibility.
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Public Health.
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| Author |
Skolnik, Richard L.
Essentials of global health
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| LC no. |
2011014355 |
| ISBN |
9780763797515 (paperback) |
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