Effective Approaches to Global Health Issues is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary book that explores diverse topics in global health. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the complexities and challenges associated with global health from various perspectives. The book delves into historical contexts, health indicators, cultural influences, behavioral factors, communicable and non-communicable diseases, malnutrition, nutritional deficiencies, obesity, environmental health, population issues, women's and children's health, mental well-being, global health systems, and emerging issues in the field. It goes beyond a mere recitation of topics and provides an engaging narrative that examines the interconnectedness of global health issues.
This is an essential reference for students, researchers, and professionals involved in public health, international development, and related disciplines. By providing a comprehensive understanding of global health issues and potential solutions, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools to address the complex challenges of global health in their respective fields.
1. Chapter 1 : Introduction and historical perspectives on global health - p. Page xiii 2. Chapter 2 : Health indicators in global health - p. Page 19 3. Chapter 3 : The role of culture and behavior in global health - p. Page 40 4. Chapter 4 : Infectious and communicable diseases - p. Page 60 5. Chapter 5 : Noncommunicable chronic diseases - p. Page 92 6. Chapter 6 : Hunger, food insecurity, malnutrition, nutritional deficiencies, and obesity - p. Page 117 7. Chapter 7 : Environmental health and population issues - p. Page 135 8. Chapter 8 : Women’s health - p. Page 165 9. Chapter 9 : Child health - p. Page 188 10. Chapter 10 : Mental health - p. Page 208 11. Chapter 11 : World health systems - p. Page 232 12. Chapter 12 : Future issues in global health - p. Page 254 13. Glossary - p. Page 274 14. Index - p. Page 284
Effective Approaches to Global Health Issues is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary book that explores diverse topics in global health. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the complexities and challenges associated with global health from various perspectives. The book delves into historical contexts, health indicators, cultural influences, behavioral factors, communicable and non-communicable diseases, malnutrition, nutritional deficiencies, obesity, environmental health, population issues, women's and children's health, mental well-being, global health systems, and emerging issues in the field. It goes beyond a mere recitation of topics and provides an engaging narrative that examines the interconnectedness of global health issues.
This is an essential reference for students, researchers, and professionals involved in public health, international development, and related disciplines. By providing a comprehensive understanding of global health issues and potential solutions, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools to address the complex challenges of global health in their respective fields.
1. Chapter 1 : Introduction and historical perspectives on global health - p. Page xiii 2. Chapter 2 : Health indicators in global health - p. Page 19 3. Chapter 3 : The role of culture and behavior in global health - p. Page 40 4. Chapter 4 : Infectious and communicable diseases - p. Page 60 5. Chapter 5 : Noncommunicable chronic diseases - p. Page 92 6. Chapter 6 : Hunger, food insecurity, malnutrition, nutritional deficiencies, and obesity - p. Page 117 7. Chapter 7 : Environmental health and population issues - p. Page 135 8. Chapter 8 : Women’s health - p. Page 165 9. Chapter 9 : Child health - p. Page 188 10. Chapter 10 : Mental health - p. Page 208 11. Chapter 11 : World health systems - p. Page 232 12. Chapter 12 : Future issues in global health - p. Page 254 13. Glossary - p. Page 274 14. Index - p. Page 284
