Paperback. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A complete introductory review of global health--updated to reflect the latest issues and challengesThe 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 SurveillanceNutritionPrimary Care in Global HealthTuberculosis and HIV/AIDSEducation and Careers in Global HealthAging Populations and Chronic IllnessGlobal Health Ethics Presents an introductory review of global health. This title offers coverage of every important topic - from infectious disease to economics to war. It explores the burden of disease in the world, how health is determined, and the problems faced by populations and health care workers around the world. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Understanding Global Health, 2E (Paperback)
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe, New York
Publication Date: 2013
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0071791000
ISBN 13: 9780071791007
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 2nd Edition
Condition: new

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

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

About the Author

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

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