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Skolnik, Richard L.

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

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The principles and goals of global health -- Health determinants, measurements, and trends -- Health, education, the economy, and poverty -- Human rights, ethics, and global health -- An introduction to health systems -- Culture and health -- The environment and health -- Nutrition and health -- Women's health -- Child health -- Infectious diseases -- Non-communicable diseases -- Unintentional injuries -- Conflicts, natural disasters, and other health emergencies -- Cooperating to improve global health -- Science, technology, and the public's health.

UNEDITED

ISBN: 9780763734213 (alk. paper) 0763734217 (alk. paper)

LCCN: 2006100605

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

LC Class. No.: RA441 / .S56 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 362.1

National Library of Medicine Call No.: WA 530.1 2008SK