Health of Southern Africa

Name: Health of Southern Africa
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ISBN: 9780702119613

ISBN-10: 070211961X

ISBN-13: 9780702119613

Edition: 9th 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Merle de Haan, Kathleen Dennhill, Sharon Vasuthevan

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This comprehensive resource covers the public and community health and well-being of the populations of Southern Africa, providing an invaluable look at the region and the developmental issues that impact health through demography; disease profiles; social, economic, and political issues; and other threats to health. This updated edition includes detailed information on the roles and functions of the various United Nations agencies at work in the region. Among other diseases, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria are addressed.

Book details

List price: $28.00
Edition: 9th
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Juta Academic
Publication date: 4/1/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English



Overview of health in southern Africa


Health policy & systems in South Africa & in the southern Africa region


Promoting health through health education


The United Nations & the World Health Organization


Epidemiology & health information


Non-communicable diseases


Microbiology & the transmission of infection


Communicable diseases


Genetic factors in health & disease


Sustainable development


Personal health issues


Health needs throughout the lifespan


Social & mental health


Safe water & sanitation


Food security & nutrition


Ventilation, lighting, heating & housing


Index