Introduction to Global Health by Kathryn H Jacobsen

Introduction to Global Health by Kathryn H Jacobsen

New Edition Available 4/1/2013 With a unique emphasis on possible solutions to world health problems, this book addresses all the key issues of global health at a level basic enough that students from a variety of majors can understand the material. It will give the reader: An understanding of biological and social aspects of major global health issues, especially in the areas of infectious disease, nutrition, and environmental health. A knowledge of population groups that are at increased risk of poor health and familiarity with policies and programs designed to reduce health inequalities. A familiarity with global health vocabulary, the basic methods used to assess global health, and the tools to locate and understand additional global health information. The author has included over 170 tables and figures to illustrate important concepts as well as a supplemental chapter on how to read journal articles. The text is also accompanied by downloadable instructor resources including PowerPoint slides, a TestBank, and an instructor's manual with suggested discussion questions and sample syllabi.

Jacobsen, Kathryn H.: - Dr. Jacobsenis the William E. Cooper Distinguished University Chair & Professor of Health Studies at the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia. She has written more than 175 peer-reviewed articles and is the author of Introduction to Global Health and Introduction to Health Research Methods.

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ISBN 13	9780763751593
ISBN 10	0763751596
Titel	Introduction to Global Health
Autor	Kathryn H Jacobsen
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
Erscheinungsjahr	2007-10-05
Seitenanzahl	368
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