Essentials of global health / Richard Skolnik.

Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, [2008], ©2008.

xxvi, 322 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The principles and goals of global health -- Health determinants, measurements, and trends -- Health, education, poverty and the economy -- Ethical and human rights concerns in global health -- An introduction to health systems -- Culture and health -- The environment and health -- Nutrition and global health -- Women's health -- Child health -- Communicable diseases -- Non-communicable diseases -- Unintentional injuries -- Natural disasters and complex humanitarian emergencies -- Working together to improve global health -- Science, technology, and global health.