Global Health 101, Fourth Edition provides a clear and accessible overview of the most important global health issues. The author combines more than 40 years of experience in international development and global health with up-to-date data and practical examples. This textbook highlights critical themes and includes in-depth case studies and recent scientific evidence, including data on the global burden of disease.
This fourth edition brings new insights and increased focus on universal health care, ethical priority-setting, health disparities, and quality of care. It also includes extensive data by World Bank region and income group.
Key updates include:
- Updated information on the burden of disease, risk factors, and recommended interventions across diverse health systems.
- Comprehensive coverage of the determinants of health, including the health of women, children, and youth, immunization, nutrition, and non-communicable diseases.
- An integrated chapter on intersectoral approaches to improve health.
- Deeper insight into global threats such as climate change, antimicrobial resistance, and emerging infectious diseases.
- More than 70 case studies, 15 of them new, illustrating crucial issues.
- New photos by a renowned photographer bring the concepts to life.
- Two chapters on career opportunities in global health, with 24 profiles of key professionals.
- Interactive learning materials via the Navigate 2 platform, including an e-Book, practice exercises, and additional learning resources.
- Additional resources for instructors and students, such as model syllabi, videos, and global health courses.