Cities And the Health of the Public

Freudenberg, Nicholas (Editor)/ Galea, Sandro (Editor)/ Vlahov, David (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0826515126 / ISBN 13: 9780826515124

Edité par Vanderbilt Univ Pr, 2006

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364 pages. 9.50x7.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Cities And the Health of the Public
• Éditeur: Vanderbilt Univ Pr
• Date de parution: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0826515126
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780826515124
• Reliure: Paperback
• État de l'article: Brand New
• Poids: 0,77 kilogramme

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Synopsis

The essays commissioned for this book analyze the impact of city living on health, focusing primarily on conditions in the United States. With 16 chapters by 24 internationally recognized experts, the book introduces an ecological approach to the study of the health of urban populations.

This book assesses the primary determinants of well-being in cities, including the social and physical environments, diet, and health care and social services. The book includes chapters on the history of public health in cities, the impact of urban sprawl and urban renewal on health, and the challenges facing cities in the developing world. It also examines conditions such as infectious diseases, violence and disasters, and mental illness.

À propos de l?auteur

Nicholas Freudenberg is Distinguished Professor of Public Health and Social Psychology, Hunter College and the Graduate Center, City University of New York.