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Textbook of Global Child Health, 2nd Edition by Philip R. Fischer and Deepak M. Kamat (2015, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
ISBN-101581109628
ISBN-139781581109627
eBay Product ID (ePID)228678662
Product Key Features
Number of Pages1096 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameTextbook of Global Child Health, 2nd Edition
SubjectPediatrics, Education & Training, Family & General Practice, Human Services
Publication Year2015
FeaturesNew Edition
TypeTextbook
AuthorPhilip R. Fischer, Deepak M. Kamat
Subject AreaSocial Science, Medical
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.9 in
Item Weight61.4 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2015-950151
IllustratedYes
Edition DescriptionNew Edition
Table Of ContentSection 1 Understanding Principles of Global Child Health 1. The Reality of Child Mortality 2. Culture, Economics, Politics, and War: The Foundation of Global Child Health 3. Medical Anthropology 4. Cultural Humility in Pediatric Practice 5. International Law and Health 6. Maltreatment and Advocacy 7. Environmental Hazards 8. Medical Work in Resource-Limited Countries 9. Natural Disasters Section 2 Caring for Pediatric Travelers and Immigrants 10. Travel Clinics 11. Pretravel Care 12. Adolescent Travelers Without Parents 13. Immunization for Travelers 14. Traveler's Diarrhea 15. Pediatric Travel Injuries: Risk, Prevention, and Management 16. Insect Bite Prevention 17. The Ill-Returned Traveler 18. International Adoption 19. Care of Immigrants Section 3 Practicing Pediatrics in Resource-Limited Countries 20. Newborn Care 21. Promoting Early Child Development 22. Malnutrition 23. Common Infections 24. Gastrointestinal Infections 25. Respiratory Conditions 26. Dermatology 27. Bites and Stings 28. HIV and AIDS 29. Infection Control 30. Pediatric Cardiology 31. Neurologic Disorders in Children 32. Nephrology 33. Emergency Medicine and Critical Care 34. Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Index
SynopsisEven with great strides in the battle worldwide against several childhood diseases, the fact is that children across the globe continue to struggle with life-threatening illnesses, with more than seven million preschool-aged children dying every year. To be effective globally, pediatric health care providers must gain knowledge and skills necessary to serve across cultural and national boundaries. The second edition of this award-winning textbook is designed to help meet this need by understanding principles of global child health; caring for pediatric travelers and immigrants; and practicing pediatrics in resource-limited countries. Second edition highlights: 28 updated chapters and sections. New chapters on cardiology, neurologic disorders, nephrology, emergency medicine and critical care, and hematology/oncology., This award-winning book is a comprehensive reference that combines travel medicine, practicing medicine in other countries; and review of diseases endemic in the tropics and resource-limited areas., Even with great strides in the battle worldwide against several childhood diseases, the fact is that children across the globe continue to struggle with life-threatening illnesses, with more than 7 million preschool-aged children dying every year. To be effective globally, pediatric health care practitioners must gain knowledge and skills necessary to serve across cultural and national boundaries. The second edition of this award-winning textbook is designed to help meet this need by providing a comprehensive reference that combines travel medicine, practicing medicine in other countries; and review of diseases endemic in the tropics and resource-limited areas. The goal is this second edition is to see this book used as a resource to inspire, educate, and empower readers throughout the world.
LC Classification NumberRJ101
