This fascinating collection shines a social epidemiological spotlight on the key public health issues affecting sub-Saharan Africa today.Beginning with the legacy of colonial rule, this book outlines the complex interplay between population health and a range of social, economic, and cultural factors. It shows how social epidemiological methods can offer a deeper understanding of population health and features chapters on a range of infectious diseases that continue to have a devastating impact on the region, including Sickle Cell Disease, HIV/AIDS, Leprosy, and Ebola. The final section of this book includes a series of case studies in which social epidemiological methods have been used to explore specific public health issues.Providing a timely overview of the relationship between social systems and human biology in the region, this important book will interest students and researchers across Public Health, Medicine, and African Studies.
Philip Emeka Anyanwu & John Fulton
Public Health in Sub-Saharan Africa [PDF ebook]
Social Epidemiological Perspectives
Public Health in Sub-Saharan Africa [PDF ebook]
Social Epidemiological Perspectives
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Língua Inglês ● Formato PDF ● Páginas 344 ● ISBN 9781040154823 ● Editor Philip Emeka Anyanwu & John Fulton ● Editora Taylor & Francis ● Publicado 2024 ● Carregável 3 vezes ● Moeda EUR ● ID 9623554 ● Proteção contra cópia Adobe DRM
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