Introduction to Global Health

by Kathryn H. Jacobsen

With a unique emphasis on possible solutions to world health problems, this book addresses all the key issues of global health at a level that is basic enough so that students from a variety of majors can understand the material. It will give the An understanding of biological and social aspects of major global health issues, especially in the areas of infectious disease, nutrition, and environmental health. A knowledge of population groups that are at increased risk of poor health and familiarity with policies and programs designed to reduce health inequalities. A familiarity with global health vocabulary, the basic methods used to assess global health, and the tools to locate and understand additional global health information. The author has included over 170 tables and figures to illustrate important concepts, as well as a supplemental chapter on how to read journal articles. The text is also accompanied by downloadable instructor resources, including PowerPoint slides, a TestBank, and an Instructors Manual with suggested discussion questions and sample syllabi.

Genres: Nonfiction

368 pages, Paperback

First published October 5, 2007

Reviews

[Aja · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not great, but the best intro to global health text that I have found. I think my disappointment comes from the lack of controversy or advocacy that I found discussed, but I guess for it's purpose it's probably great. I just ended up supplementing. For the students the benefits are that it is quite easy to read and much cheaper than other options.

[Iqa Chan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very well written, suitable for elementary level.
Author use simple and easy terms, also easy to understand the concepts for each chapter.
Recommended for those who wants to know current issues in global health.

[Matthew · Rating 3 out of 5]

A requirement for my Introduction to Global Health class. I enjoyed most of the readings but sometimes the charts and data tables didn't seem clear/were hard to read.