With a unique emphasis on possible solutions to world health problems, this book addresses all the key issues of global health at a level that is basic enough so that students from a variety of majors can understand the material. It will give the reader:
- An understanding of biological and social aspects of major global health issues, especially in the areas of infectious disease, nutrition, and environmental health.
- A knowledge of population groups that are at increased risk of poor health and familiarity with policies and programs designed to reduce health inequalities.
- A familiarity with global health vocabulary, the basic methods used to assess global health, and the tools to locate and understand additional global health information.
The author has included over 170 tables and figures to illustrate important concepts, as well as a supplemental chapter on how to read journal articles. The text is also accompanied by downloadable instructor resources, including PowerPoint slides, a TestBank, and an Instructor’s Manual with suggested discussion questions and sample syllabi.
This text is now available as a bundle with Ruth Levine's Case Studies in Global Health.
Case Studies in Global Health is a series of twenty case studies that illustrate real-life proven, large-scale success stories in global public health. The case studies will give your students a clear and inspiring picture of how global public health efforts have made a difference in the lives of people around the world.
