Author: Pan American Sanitary BureauPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Public health
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Bulletin of the Pan American Health Organization
Author: Pan American Sanitary BureauPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Public health
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Case Studies in Public Health
Author: Theodore H. TulchinskyPublisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128045868
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 605
Book Description
Case Studies in Public Health contains selected case studies of some of the most important and influential moments in medicine and epidemiology. The cases chosen for this collection represent a wide array of public health issues that go into the makeup of what can be termed the New Public Health (NPH), which includes traditional public health, such as sanitation, hygiene and infectious disease control, but widens its perspective to include the organization, financing and quality of health care services in a much broader sense. Each case study is presented in a systematic fashion to facilitate learning, with the case, background, current relevance, economic issues, ethical issues, conclusions, recommendation and references discussed for each case. The book is a valuable resource for advanced students and researchers with specialized knowledge who need further information on the general background and history of public health and important scientific discoveries within the field. It is an ideal resource for students in public health, epidemiology, medicine, anthropology, and sociology, and for those interested in how to apply lessons from the past to present and future research. - Explores the history of public health through important scientific events and flashpoints - Presents case studies in a clear, direct style that is easy to follow - Uses a systematic approach to help learn lessons from the past and apply them to the present
The Global Burden of Disease
Author: Colin MathersPublisher: World Health Organization
ISBN: 9241563710
Category : Disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
The global burden of disease: 2004 update is a comprehensive assessment of the health of the world's population. It provides detailed global and regional estimates of premature mortality, disability and loss of health for 135 causes by age and sex, drawing on extensive WHO databases and on information provided by Member States.--Publisher description.
Natural Disasters
Author: Pan American Health OrganizationPublisher: Pan American Health Org
ISBN: 9275115753
Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Includes statistics.
Current Catalog
Author: National Library of Medicine (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 690
Book Description
First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.
Bulletin of the Pan American Union
Author: Basic Documents
Author: World Health OrganizationPublisher: World Health Organization
ISBN: 9789241650489
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This 48th edition, including amendments adopted up to 31 December 2014, brings together into one volume essential documents concerning the governance of the World Health Organization, including the Constitution, Rules of Procedure of both the World Health Assembly and the Executive Board, as well as Financial and Staff Regulations. It also includes Regulations for Expert Advisory Panels and Committees and for Study and Scientific Groups, the texts of agreements with the United Nations and other agencies, the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the Specialized Agencies, the Statute of the International Agency for Research on Cancer, and the principles governing relations with nongovernmental organizations. It lists Members and Associate Members of the World Health Organization.
World Health Statistics 2019
Author: World Health OrganizationPublisher:
ISBN: 9789241565707
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
World Health Statistics 2019 summarizes recent trends and levels in life expectancy and causes of death, and reports on the health and health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and associated targets. Where possible, the 2019 report disaggregates data by WHO region, World Bank income group, and sex; it also discusses differences in health status and access to preventive and curative services, particularly in relation to differences between men and women.
Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries
Author: Dean T. JamisonPublisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 0821361805
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1449
Book Description
Based on careful analysis of burden of disease and the costs ofinterventions, this second edition of 'Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, 2nd edition' highlights achievable priorities; measures progresstoward providing efficient, equitable care; promotes cost-effectiveinterventions to targeted populations; and encourages integrated effortsto optimize health. Nearly 500 experts - scientists, epidemiologists, health economists,academicians, and public health practitioners - from around the worldcontributed to the data sources and methodologies, and identifiedchallenges and priorities, resulting in this integrated, comprehensivereference volume on the state of health in developing countries.
The World Health Organization
Author: Marcos CuetoPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108483577
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
A history of the World Health Organization, covering major achievements in its seventy years while also highlighting the organization's internal tensions. This account by three leading historians of medicine examines how well the organization has pursued its aim of everyone, everywhere attaining the highest possible level of health.