Introduction to Global Health

Kathryn H. Jacobsen (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

404 Seiten

2013 | 2nd New edition
Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4496-8834-9 (ISBN)

Infos

Introduction to Global Health addresses all the key issues of global health at a level that is basic enough for undergraduate students from a variety of majors and backgrounds. Readers will come away with a clear understanding of the biological and social aspects of major global health issues, especially in the areas of infectious disease, nutrition, and environmental health.The Second Edition offers greatly expanded coverage of health across the lifespan, including a new chapter on chronic disease and aging, and a new chapter on addressing health issues during humanitarian crises. This revision also includes new material on disease prevention and control, and a new emphasis on health transitions throughout the book. Instructor Resources: Instructors Manual, PowerPoint, Test BankStudent Resources: Companion Website

Autor

Dr. Jacobsen'is the William E. Cooper Distinguished University Chair & Professor of Health Studies at the University of Richmond in Richmond,'Virginia. She has written more than 200 peer-reviewed articles and is the author of Introduction to Global Health and Introduction to Health Research Methods. 'Dr. Jacobsen received the 2023 Velji Global Health Award for Teaching Excellence from the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH).

Produkt-Details

• Verlagsort: Sudbury
• Sprache: englisch
• Gewicht: 595 g
• Themenwelt: Studium ► Querschnittsbereiche ► Prävention / Gesundheitsförderung
• ISBN-10: 1-4496-8834-9 / 1449688349
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4496-8834-9 / 9781449688349
• Zustand: Neuware