Toward equity in health : a new global approach to health disparities /
In this volume global health experts present compelling examples of evidence-based and culturally appropriate models for reducing global health disparities. Divided into eight parts, coverage includes:.? the legacy and role of racism in contributing to disparities.? recommendations for research with...
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| Format: | Electronic Conference Proceeding eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Springer,
2008
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| Summary: | In this volume global health experts present compelling examples of evidence-based and culturally appropriate models for reducing global health disparities. Divided into eight parts, coverage includes:.? the legacy and role of racism in contributing to disparities.? recommendations for research with practice applications.? key role of collaborations, partnerships and community-based research.? new internet technology.? training of community health workers and peer educators.? special populations considered most vulnerable.? the task of closing the education and health gap by addressing. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxiii, 562 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780826103680 0826103685 9786611133214 6611133216 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |
