Main description:

This unique introduction to the essentials of global health has been constructed by medical students from all over the world through the help of Medsin (now Students for Global Health) and the International Federation of Medical Students' Association (IFMSA). The global student and trainee author team, recruited and guided initially by Drs Dan and Felicity Knights (themselves students and officers of Medsin when work commenced), identified the key areas to be covered. Then the book they put together was edited by two experts in the field: Mr B Sethia and Professor Parveen Kumar.

Royalties raised from this book go to a grant fund for student global health projects.

Written by medical students and junior doctors from Students for Global Health and the International Federation of Medical Students' Association (IFMSA).

Edited by two experts in the field, Mr B Sethia and Professor Parveen Kumar.

Royalties go to a grant fund for student global health projects.

Contents:

What is Global Health?

A History of Global Health
Key Concepts in Global Health
The Global Burden of Disease
Determinants of Health
Evaluation of Healthcare

Healthcare Provision

Health Systems
Health Sectors
Universal Health Coverage
Access to Medicines
The Health Workforce

Global Health Actors

The UN and the WHO
International Organisations

National Governments
Non-Governmental Organisations and Social Movements
Building Equitable Partnerships

Politics, Economics and Education

Poverty, Social Inequality and Health
Trade and Health
Health and Industry
The Pharmaceutical Industry
Health Policy and Research
Education and Health

Law, Ethics and Human Rights

Human Rights and Health
Law and Health
Access to Health for Vulnerable Groups
Ethics and Health
Social Theories and Health
Culture, Religion, Ethnicity and Health

Specific Global Health Challenges

Communicable Diseases
Neglected Tropical Diseases
Non-Communicable Diseases
Ageing & Dying
Mental Health
Maternal Health
Child Health
Global Dental Health
Violence & Injury

The Environment

Climate Change and Energy
Natural Disasters
Conflict and Health
Food and Agriculture
Urbanisation and Transport
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene