Understanding Global Health, 2E - Couverture souple

MARKLE

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0071791000 ISBN 13 : 9780071791007

Editeur : McGraw Hill / Medical, 2013

Synopsis

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A complete introductory review of global health--updated to reflect the latest issues and challenges

The first edition of Understanding Global Health set a new information standard for this rapidly emerging subject. Written by a remarkable group of authors and contributors, this comprehensive, engagingly written text offers unmatched coverage of every important topic--from infectious disease to economics to war. Created with thenon-specialist in mind, Understanding Global Health explores the current burden of disease in the world, howhealth is determined, and the problems faced by populations and health care workers around the world.

The second edition has been thoroughly updated to include the most current information and timely topics. New chapters cover such topics as human trafficking, malaria and neglected tropical diseases, surgical issues in global health, and mental health. Every chapter includes Learning Objectives, Summary, Study Questions, and References and, in many instances, practical case examples.

Thorough coverage of every important subject, including:

• Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Surveillance
• Nutrition
• Primary Care in Global Health
• Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS
• Education and Careers in Global Health
• Aging Populations and Chronic Illness
• Global Health Ethics

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

William Markle, MD
Program Director, Family Medicine
University of Pittsburgh

Melanie Fisher, MD
Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases
Director of the Global Health Program
West Virginia University School of Medicine

Ray Smego, MD
Associate Dean for Educational Development
Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases
Commonwealth Medical College
Scranton, PA

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: McGraw Hill / Medical
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0071791000
• ISBN 13: 9780071791007
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 542
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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