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Skolnik, Richard L.

Essentials of global health / Richard Skolnik. - Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, c2008. - xxvi, 322 p. : ill., maps ; 28 cm. - Essential public health .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The principles and goals of global health -- Health determinants, measurements, and trends -- Health, education, poverty and the economy -- Ethical and human rights concerns in global health -- An introduction to health systems -- Culture and health -- The environment and health -- Nutrition and global health -- Women's health -- Child health -- Communicable diseases -- Non-communicable diseases -- Unintentional injuries -- Natural disasters and complex humanitarian emergencies -- Working together to improve global health -- Science, technology, and global health.





ISBN: 9780763734213 (alk. paper)

LCCN: 2006100605

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 101294660 DNLM

Subjects--Topical Terms:
World health.
Public health--Developing countries.
Public health--International cooperation.
World Health.
Health Services Accessibility.
Public Health.

LC Class. No.: RA 441 / .Sk56 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 362.1