Skolnik, Richard L.

Essentials of global health [[Book] /] Richard Skolnik. - Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2008. - 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.

All age.

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World health.
Public health--Developing countries.
Public health--International cooperation.
World Health.
Health Services Accessibility.
Public Health.

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