Pandemics and global health /
Youngerman, Barry.
Pandemics and global health / Barry Youngerman ; foreword by Susan Foster. - New York, NY : Facts On File, c2008. - xii, 353 p 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Reviews major types of infectious agents and modes of transmission.Provides historical overview of infectious diseases and attempts to control epidemics. Contains thorough case studies from the United states,China, Africa, and India detail recent outbreaks in each area and government response demonstrate the need for transparency, comitment, and adequate finacing in the fight against major diseases. Gathers key information on many contemporary international public health issues.
9780816070206;0816070202
2007021749
Communicable diseases
Epidemics
World health
RA649 / .Y65 2008
Pandemics and global health / Barry Youngerman ; foreword by Susan Foster. - New York, NY : Facts On File, c2008. - xii, 353 p 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Reviews major types of infectious agents and modes of transmission.Provides historical overview of infectious diseases and attempts to control epidemics. Contains thorough case studies from the United states,China, Africa, and India detail recent outbreaks in each area and government response demonstrate the need for transparency, comitment, and adequate finacing in the fight against major diseases. Gathers key information on many contemporary international public health issues.
9780816070206;0816070202
2007021749
Communicable diseases
Epidemics
World health
RA649 / .Y65 2008
