Global Public Health and Disease Control, 1st Ed by Kevin Hayes (Managing editor)
Omnigraphics' Health Reference Series is designed for the general reader seeking guidance on how to avoid serious illness by following preventive lifestyles and recognizing early warning signs. It also supports the layperson who has received a diagnosis of a serious disease or disorder as well as the family member or nonprofessional caregiver who must learn to care and to cope with the illness. Each volume in the series deals comprehensively with a particular area of medical concern and contains material found in publications issued try the National Institutes of Health and other agencies and associations. Nowhere else can general readers find this information conveniently collected, coordinated, and indexed in book form. Global Public Health and Disease Control Sourcebook. First Edition Global health plays an increasingly crucial role in global security. Since the globalization of worldwide economies is on the rise, including extensive international travel and commerce, it is necessary to think about health in a global context Rarely a week goes by without a headline about the emergence or reemergence of an infectious disease or other health threat somewhere in the world. Globally, the rate of deaths from noncommunicable causes, such as heart disease, stroke, and injuries, is growing. At the same time, the number of deaths from infectious diseases, such as malaria, and vaccine-preventable diseases, is decreasing. Rapid identification and control of emerging infectious diseases help promote health abroad and prevent the international spread of disease. From 2?5-2019. the number of cases of drug-resistant tuberculosis worldwide increased, and malaria cases declined just 2 percent compared to 27 percent in the preceding 15 years. Health experts project that by 2040, noncommunicable diseases could cause 80 percent of deaths in tow-income countries, up from 25 percent in 1990. The world community is finding better ways to confront major health threats. All these issues will require enhanced collaboration between all the countries to protect and promote better health for all. Global Public Health and Disease Control Sourcebook, First Edition gives an overview on what is global health and its threats and challenges of the 21st century, including the impact of population aging: major infectious diseases that affect global health such as pneumonia, influenza, Ebola, Zika, and COVID-19; and the rapid increase in noncommunicable chronic diseases (NCDs). The book also examines the determinants of public health, such as socioeconomic factors and environmental health, and the importance of sustainable development for achieving global health goals. In addition, information about public-health promotion, disease prevention, and emergency preparedness are explained, along with a glossary of related terms and a directory of organizations that provide information about global health. Book jacket.
Call Number: Credo Reference
ISBN: 9780780819641
Publication Date: 2021
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Omnigraphics' Health Reference Series is designed for the general reader seeking guidance on how to avoid serious illness by following preventive lifestyles and recognizing early warning signs. It also supports the layperson who has received a diagnosis of a serious disease or disorder as well as the family member or nonprofessional caregiver who must learn to care and to cope with the illness. Each volume in the series deals comprehensively with a particular area of medical concern and contains material found in publications issued try the National Institutes of Health and other agencies and associations. Nowhere else can general readers find this information conveniently collected, coordinated, and indexed in book form. Global Public Health and Disease Control Sourcebook. First Edition Global health plays an increasingly crucial role in global security. Since the globalization of worldwide economies is on the rise, including extensive international travel and commerce, it is necessary to think about health in a global context Rarely a week goes by without a headline about the emergence or reemergence of an infectious disease or other health threat somewhere in the world. Globally, the rate of deaths from noncommunicable causes, such as heart disease, stroke, and injuries, is growing. At the same time, the number of deaths from infectious diseases, such as malaria, and vaccine-preventable diseases, is decreasing. Rapid identification and control of emerging infectious diseases help promote health abroad and prevent the international spread of disease. From 2?5-2019. the number of cases of drug-resistant tuberculosis worldwide increased, and malaria cases declined just 2 percent compared to 27 percent in the preceding 15 years. Health experts project that by 2040, noncommunicable diseases could cause 80 percent of deaths in tow-income countries, up from 25 percent in 1990. The world community is finding better ways to confront major health threats. All these issues will require enhanced collaboration between all the countries to protect and promote better health for all. Global Public Health and Disease Control Sourcebook, First Edition gives an overview on what is global health and its threats and challenges of the 21st century, including the impact of population aging: major infectious diseases that affect global health such as pneumonia, influenza, Ebola, Zika, and COVID-19; and the rapid increase in noncommunicable chronic diseases (NCDs). The book also examines the determinants of public health, such as socioeconomic factors and environmental health, and the importance of sustainable development for achieving global health goals. In addition, information about public-health promotion, disease prevention, and emergency preparedness are explained, along with a glossary of related terms and a directory of organizations that provide information about global health. Book jacket.
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