Global Health 101

• Main Author: Skolnik, Richard (Author)
• Other Authors: Riegelman, Richard K. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Burlington, MA Jones and Bartlett Learning 2021
• Edition: fourth edition
• Series: Essential Public Health
• Subjects: Global Health; Health Services Accessibility; Global Burden of Disease
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• Physical Description: xxxvii, 585 pages colour illustrations 28 cm
• Bibliography: includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781284145380; 1284145387

Global Health 101, Fourth Edition is a clear, concise, and user-friendly introduction to the most critical issues in global health. Drawing from his 40 years of experience working in international development and global health as well as teaching, the author illustrates key themes through an extensive set of case studies, examples, and the latest evidence. The fourth edition offers a significant amount of new and updated information, while maintaining the clarity, simplicity, and ease of use that has made this text so popular. Global Health 101, Fourth Edition builds in unique ways on evidence from fundamental sources, including the Global Burden of Disease Studies, Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition, (DCP3), and Millions Saved. This edition includes an enhanced emphasis on Universal Health Coverage, ethical priority setting, health disparities, and the quality of care. In addition, this thorough update now presents substantial data by World Bank region and World Bank country income group.