Introduction to global health

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Title:

Introduction to global health

Author:

Jacobsen, Kathryn H.

ISBN:

9781449648251

9781449688349

Personal Author:

Jacobsen, Kathryn H.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, c2014.

Physical Description:

xix, 404 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 23 cm.

Contents:

Global health and health transitions -- Measuring the global burden of disease -- Research and global health -- Socioeconomic determinants of health -- Child health -- Health of younger adults -- Noncommunicable diseases and aging -- The environmental context of health -- Control of infectious diseases -- Global infectious disease initiatives -- Global nutrition -- Global health payers and players -- Globalization and health -- Health, human rights, and humanitarian aid -- Global health progress and priorities.

Subject Term:

Global Health.

Communicable Disease Control.

Globalization -- Health aspects.

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Summary

Introduction to Global Health addresses all the key issues of global health at a level that is basic enough for undergraduate students from a variety of majors and backgrounds. Readers will come away with a clear understanding of the biological and social aspects of major global health issues, especially in the areas of infectious disease, nutrition, and environmental health.The Second Edition offers greatly expanded coverage of health across the lifespan, including a new chapter on chronic disease and aging, and a new chapter on addressing health issues during humanitarian crises. This revision also includes new material on disease prevention and control, and a new emphasis on health transitions throughout the book. Instructor Resources: Instructors Manual, PowerPoint, Test BankStudent Resources: Companion Website