Essentials of International Health
Sharma, Manoj,Atri, Ashutosh, M.D.
ISBN 10: 0763765295 ISBN 13: 9780763765293
Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2009
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Essentials of International Health provides an introduction to international health with a focus on epidemiological, political, behavioral, sociological, cultural, and medical dimensions in the field. The text covers problems concerning both developed and developing countries (with an emphasis on developing countries) and introduces population-based public health approaches to solving international health problems.
Topics include historical perspectives, health indicators, role of culture and behavior, communicable diseases, non communicable diseases, malnutrition, nutritional deficiencies and obesity, environmental health and population issues, health of women, health of children, mental health, world health systems, and future issues in international health. This text is ideal for undergraduate students, introductory graduate classes, and practitioners interested in working in developing countries.
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School of Public Health, Jackson State University
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Essentials of International Health
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very good