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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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores Corporativos: Health Disparities Conference Columbia University, Columbia University. Teachers College. Research Group on Disparities in Health
Otros Autores: Wallace, Barbara C.
Formato: Electrónico Congresos, conferencias eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Springer, ©2008.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xxiii, 562 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780826103680
0826103685
9786611133214
6611133216