The Gale Encyclopedia Of Public Health M Z

"Focuses on health crises affecting the public at large, ranging from epidemic and pandemic diseases; chronic conditions such as famine, malnutrition, cancer, and diabetes; and social issues such as sexual abuse, obesity, bullying, and new substance abuse issues. Entries describe the origin and spread of the issue, public and government reaction and response, and treatments and preventive measures"--Provided by publisher.

"Alphabetically arranged encyclopedia contains approximately 257 entries pertaining to important Public Health concerns. Topics include diseases and conditions, health and wellness efforts, nutrition, ethics and law related topics and statistics, sanitation issues, everyday environmental effects and more. Contains images, tables, and illustrations"--

This encyclopedia contains 22 volumes and a total of 552 chapters covering up-to-date research in the field of public health.

A guide to the major issues, challenges, methods, and approaches of global public health, this encyclopedia covers all dimensions of the field, from details of specific diseases to the organization of social insurance agencies. The text is heavily illustrated and abundantly cross-referenced.

A guide to the major issues, challenges, methods, and approaches of global public health, this encyclopedia covers all dimensions of the field, from details of specific diseases to the organization of social insurance agencies. The text is heavily illustrated and abundantly cross-referenced.

A guide to the major issues, challenges, methods, and approaches of global public health, this encyclopedia covers all dimensions of the field, from details of specific diseases to the organization of social insurance agencies. The text is heavily illustrated and abundantly cross-referenced.