Full Description
The concept of global health has moved on from focusing on the problems of the developing world to encompass health problems with global impact. Global health issues impact daily on local healthcare delivery and professional practice. This illuminating guide for healthcare students and practitioners introduces the major themes, challenges and debates relevant to global health that will equip the reader with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in this multi-faceted area of practice.
Key features
Puts global health in context considering key issues including health inequalities, human health and the global environment and climate change.
Ideal reading for international electives, voluntary work, and further qualifications in global health.
Contains insights from leading experts in the field.
Relevant to those working in a culturally diverse context whether domestic or international.
Contents
Studying and Working in Global Health - Michelle McLean and Trevor Gibbs
Health Systems - Tolib Mirzoev and Rosemary Morgan
Human Resources for Health - Ann K Allen and Judy McKimm
Health Inequalities - Philippa K Bird and Kate E Pickett
Human Health and the Global Environment - Stefi Barna, Jason Horsley, Sarah Walpole
Climate Change, Long-Term Conditions and Sustainable Healthcare - Stefi Barna and Sarah Walpole
Working with Migrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers - Philip Cotton and Andrea Williamson
Primary Healthcare - Merlin Wilcox David Mant and Brian Nicholson
Communicable Diseases - Colin S Brown and William Newsholme
Non-Communicable Diseases, Injuries, Suicide and Self-Harm - Rhys Williams and Ann John
Mental Health, Mental Illness and Disability - Subodh Dave, Rachel Jenkins and Nisha Dogra
Maternal Health - Dileep Wijeratne and Alison Fiander
Child and Adolescent Health - Bhanu Williams, Anu Goenka, Dan Magnus and Stephen Allen
Global Surgery - Chris Lavy, Nyengo Mkandawire and Godfrey Muguti
Global Emergency Care and Disaster Health - Georgina Phillips, Amy Neilson and Rob Mitchell
Project Planning and Evaluation - Ann K Allen
