Essentials of Global Health is one of the newest texts in the 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.
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...Richard Skolnik's Essentials of Global Health is so comprehensive that it will be key reading in international health. In accessible language, he explains why good health is crucial to economic development, what indicators help track changes in global health, and requirements for good health systems. Approaches to solving world health problems must be under pinned by good ethics and human rights guidelines, he says, and local practices and cultures must not be ignored. Skolnik looks in detail at children's and women's health, and at the different challenges of tackling communicative and non-communicative disease in developing countries. He also maps out the key players in global health and looks ahead to future challenges. ---The Lancet, Vol.370, October 27, 2007
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Excellent conditions and arrived on time. The book is amazing, explanations are clear and interesting. Couldn't stop reading it. The case studies are very useful. This is the best book if you want to learn about Global Health.
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have you ever wondered about the reason why over a million people die every day in the world? well one of the reasons are associated with the health of these people. many people who live in the developing world get bitten by mosquitoes and suffer malaria. malaria parasite can kill an individual if not treated accordingly. you may have consumed about 20 oz of water today or even lavished over 80 gallons of water within the past week in anything you use water for. however, do you know that there are people in the developing countries who die of thirst as a result of lack of clean water? well, learn what the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals has to say about this issue of health globally and there target to combat preventable deaths in the areas that needs it most by reading this book. i am sure it will be a great insight for you, if you live in a developed country but don't know much about what goes on in developing nations.
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the book has been a great help to me this quarter at school. it was a great price and i received it quickly
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