Skolnik, Richard L <br/><br/>
Essentials of global health / 

 - Sudbury, Mass. :  Jones and Bartlett Publishers,  ℗♭2008 
 - xxvi, 322 p . :  ill. ; maps ; 27 cm. 
 - Essential public health .
<br/><br/>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 
<br/><br/> From the Publisher: Essentials of Global Health is just one offering in Jones and Bartlett's new Essential Public Health series. The book is a clear, concise, and user-friendly introduction to the most critical issues in global health. It illustrates key themes with an extensive set of case studies, examples, and the latest evidence. While the book offers a global perspective, particular attention is given to the health-development link, to developing countries, and to the health needs of poor and disadvantaged people. This introductory level textbook is perfect for undergraduate students and others new to the field of public health or global health. It is based on and designed for a one-semester global health course 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780763734213 0763734217 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>World health<br/>Public health<br/>Public health<br/>Health services accessibility<br/>Public health<br/>Global Health<br/>Health Services Accessibility<br/>Public Health
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>362.1