Global Health
- Brian Nicholson - University of Oxford, UK
- Judy McKimm - Swansea University, UK
- Ann K Allen - Cardiff University, UK
Key features
- Puts global health in context considering key issues including health inequalities, human health and the global environment and climate change.
- Ideal reading for international electives, voluntary work, and further qualifications in global health.
- Contains insights from leading experts in the field.
- Relevant to those working in a culturally diverse context whether domestic or international.
'This is an excellent text covering a range of relevant topics in an understandable and informative fashion that will be useful not only for healthcare students undertaking an overseas elective placement but also for qualified professionals wishing to develop their knowledge and experience.'
'This is a very practical book, suitable for undergraduate students and may also be of benefit to postgraduate masters’ students and practitioners studying and working in global health. The book covers important public health topics of global interest, including health systems, human resources for health and climate change. The inclusion of important key issues of global health such as the double burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases which now confronts many countries in the developing world is refreshing to read. I like the case studies and examples used in the book, which I found very useful for self-learners. As a lecturer in global health, I will definitely recommend this to students pursuing public health courses, especially distance learning undergraduate and postgraduate students.'
“This is an authoritative text-book on global health for those studying health and healthcare. It provides guidance on the global context of healthcare, global health issues and their influence on practice. It will be a useful and accessible introduction for undergraduate healthcare students and those studying healthcare management at masters level.”
-Pat Perry, Edinburgh Napier University
Excellent, clearly written source with a current approach to international health. An ideal resource for our course.
This book is clearly relevant to the communicable diseases module which forms part of the Masters in Public Health. It is of particular interest in that it addresses global issues but also considers the health of migrants and asylum seekers.
Well written book covering important issues of global health. The activities within the chapters are very helpful to enhance the understanding of students.
Excellent and honest over all view of global health, and the involvement of healthcare professionals and students. The book is well researched, and gives realistic examples for students looking at the field of what they may expect. It is easy to read for people of differing academic levels, and is an excellent resource.
The concept of Health as a shared Global responsibility is becoming increasingly relevant. This practical text brings the issue into focus using a very 'usable' format.
Relevant and contemporary content
Good readability
