Understanding Global Health
Raymond A. Smego, Jr., Melanie A. Fisher, William H. MarkleSujeito a confirmação por parte da editora
Detalhes do Produto
- Editora: Mcgraw-Hill
- Coleção: Lange medical book
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- Ano: 2007
- ISBN: 9780071487849
- Número de páginas: 362
- Capa: Brochada
Sinopse
The rapidly evolving world of global health and medicinein the palm of your hand
Understanding Global Health is a go-to primer that puts global health and its many challenges into sharp focus like no other text. Written with the nonspecialist in mind, this powerful resource reviews all the core topics that you must know in order to thrive in this decentralized new global health environment. It's all here: unique, authoritative coverage of public health concepts, plus essential insights into infectious diseases and clinical medicine.
FEATURES
Comprehensive coverage of topics ranging from infectious disease to global epidemiology, to medico-political considerations
Important perspectives on global health as it relates to hygiene and sanitation, the food and water supply, and the environment
Timely chapter on political systems and culture and their effect on health (including the effects of terrorism)
Incisive chapters on education and employment, the communication revolution, and economics, highlighting their impact on global health
Practical case examples with explanations
Chapter-ending review questions
Learning objectives and key summary points