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Transforming Public Health in Developing Nations

Transforming Public Health in Developing Nations

Mohamud Sheikh, Aziza Mahamoud, Mowafa Househ
Copyright: © 2015 |Pages: 416
ISBN13: 9781466687028|ISBN10: 1466687029|EISBN13: 9781466687035
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8702-8
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Sheikh, Mohamud, et al., editors. Transforming Public Health in Developing Nations. IGI Global, 2015. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8702-8

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Sheikh, M., Mahamoud, A., & Househ, M. (Eds.). (2015). Transforming Public Health in Developing Nations. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8702-8

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Sheikh, Mohamud, Aziza Mahamoud, and Mowafa Househ, eds. Transforming Public Health in Developing Nations. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2015. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8702-8

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The rise of globalized business has created a world village wherein ideas and industry transcend national boundaries. Unfortunately, the resulting increase in travel has accelerated the transmission of diseases, generating a surge in worldwide epidemics and increasing the necessity of innovative strategies for prevention, containment, and communication related to global health issues.

Transforming Public Health in Developing Nations showcases the latest developments, trends, and challenges within the field of international public health. Featuring empirical studies, case studies, reviews, and discussion notes, this authoritative text highlights diverse, important global health issues, making it an essential resource for professionals, researchers, and academics seeking insight on the latest developments in contemporary healthcare.

This reference work highlights a broad scope of current issues including global epidemics, worldwide health systems, mental health issues in developing nations, barriers to healthcare, sanitation and infection, cultural diversity in healthcare administration, cultural perceptions of reproductive health issues, international health costs and budgets, and health information technology.

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Title Page
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Copyright Page
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Advances in Human Services and Public Health (AHSPH) Book Series
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Foreword
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Preface
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Acknowledgment
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Chapter 1
Primary Health  (pages 23-24)
This section provides very detailed insights into the role of primary health care and extrapolates its importance in health services in developing countries.
Primary Health
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Health Systems  (pages 68-68)
This section examines the important role health system plays in public health, giving a level overview of the health system such as innovative approaches to enhancing functional health systems in developing nations.
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Global Health  (pages 133-133)
This section examines the various dimensions of global health. No doubt all cannot be summarized in one piece but important players have been chosen here.
Global Health
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Patient Safety  (pages 208-208)
Patient safety a key public health responsibility has been included in this piece of work. Examining issues surrounding consumptions of antibiotics to evaluation of laboratory services.
Patient Safety
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Chapter 5
This section considers the ever-increasing number of natural disasters and implication for public health.
Post-Natural Disaster and Health
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Chapter 6
This section explores the role of technology in the health and development of populations in resource poor settings.
Electronic Health Technology (E-Health)
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Compilation of References
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About the Contributors
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Index
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