The Development of Modern Epidemiology: Personal Stories from Those Who Were There

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Edition: 1
Release: 2007-05-17
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN/ASIN: 0198569548
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The Development of Modern Epidemiology pdf
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This book marks the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the International Epidemiological Association (IEA). It is a unique compendium by the world's leading epidemiologists of how the field has developed, and how it can be (and has been) applied to the control of common conditions and threats to public health. Five distinct sections guide the reader through the wealth of material: * Gives an historical account of the concepts and ideas, and current importance of epidemiology to global health issues and to organisations such as the WHO. * Illustrates the advances and contributions to epidemiologic knowledge and the control of disease in specific areas such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, tuberculosis, maternal and child health, non-biologic disorders such as war and disasters, and new infectious diseases. * Outlines the use of epidemiology in areas such as public health, health services, occupational and environmental medicine, social epidemiology and nutrit Download The Development of Modern Epidemiology for free via rapidshare, mediafire, 4shared, dropBox, uploading, fileserve

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Where There Is No Doctor Pdf

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Edition: Revised
Release: 1992-05-25
Publisher: Hesperian Foundation
Binding: Paperback
ISBN/ASIN: 0942364155
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Hesperian's classic manual, Where There Is No Doctor, is perhaps the most widely-used health care manual in the world.

Useful for health workers, clinicians, and others involved in primary health care delivery and health promotion programs, with millions of copies in print in more than 75 languages, the manual provides practical, easily understood information on how to diagnose, treat, and prevent common diseases. Special attention is focused on mutrition, infection and disease prevention, and diagnostic techniques as primary ways to prevent and treat health problems.

This 2010 reprint features updated medicines, plus information on tuberculosis and HIV, including guidelines for anti-retroviral therapy and preventing HIV in babies. Download Where There Is No Doctor for free via rapidshare, mediafire, 4shared, dropBox, uploading, fileserve

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