Understanding Global Health, 2E (Lange Medical Books) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
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 Ethics
Series: Lange Medical Books
Paperback: 544 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2nd edition (November 5, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0071791000
ISBN-13: 978-0071791007
Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 8 x 10 inches
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This second edition of a very readable Global Health textbook is very comprehensive. For students in medicine, public health or international health policy this edition will give them a solid foundation on Global Health issues as they pertain to every aspect of health security including disaster response, human trafficking, burden of disease estimates, surgical issues and global economic impacts and health.
Gives well organized overview of global health issues. Useful in group discussion for physicians interested in learning basic information about global health
This book was very helpful in understanding the class and it's requirements.It was easy to follow and very well written.
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Chapters are to long and boring. Google stuff you want to know rather then use this.
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