Understanding Global Health, 2E (Int'l Ed)
Understanding Global Health, 2E (Int'l Ed)
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Presents an introductory review of global health. This book offers unmatched 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.
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Understanding Global Health, 2E (Int'l Ed) by William H Markle
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 the non-specialist in mind, Understanding Global Health explores the current burden of disease in the world, how health 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 EthicsWilliam 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
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781259255588 |
| ISBN 10 | 1259255581 |
| Title | Understanding Global Health, 2E (Int'l Ed) |
| Author | William H Markle |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | McGraw-Hill Education - Europe |
| Year published | 2013-12-01 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |