International Public Health: Diseases, Programs, Systems, and Policies

Now there is a textbook that reflects both the scope and depth of challenges in global health and the dynamic nature of the field. By emphasizing diseases, programs, health systems, and health policies, "International Public Health" helps students understand the wide range of global public health issues and the various approaches nations adopt to deal with them. An outstanding teaching tool, the list of contributors includes some of the most distinguished names in a broad range of disciplines. Authors write on their areas of expertise, resulting in a text that upholds a high standard of scholarship and accessibility. Contains case studies and discussion questions, plus tables and graphs to illustrate important concepts.