Essentials of International Health

Essentials of International Health  provides an introduction to international health with a focus on epidemiological, political, behavioral, sociological, cultural, and medical dimensions in the field.  the text covers problems concerning both developed and developing countries (with an emphasis on developing countries) and introduces population-based public health approaches to solving international health problems. Topics include historical perspectives, health indicators, role of culture and behavior, communicable diseases, non communicable diseases, malnutrition, nutritional deficiencies and obesity, environmental health and population issues, health of women, health of children, mental health, world health systems, and future issues in international health.  This text is ideal for undergraduate students, introductory graduate classes, and practitioners interested in working in developing countries.

Chapter1 Introduction and Historical Perspectives
Chapter2 Health Indicators in International Health
Chapter3 The Role of Culture and Behavior in Health
Chapter4 Infectious and Communicable Diseases
Chapter5 Noncommunicable Chronic Diseases
Chapter6 Malnutrition, Nutritional Deficiencies, and Obesity
Chapter7 Environmental Health and Population Issues
Chapter8 Women's Health
Chapter9 Child Health
Chapter10 Mental Health
Chapter11 World Health Systems
Chapter12 Future Issues in International Health