Textbook of Global Child Health, 2nd Edition

Bys: Fischer, Philip R. and Kamat, Deepak M.

Even with great strides in the battle worldwide against several childhood diseases, the fact is that children across the globe continue to struggle with life-threatening illnesses, with more than 7 million preschool-aged children dying every year. To be effective globally, pediatric health care practitioners must gain knowledge and skills necessary to serve across cultural and national boundaries. The second edition of this award-winning textbook is designed to help meet this need by providing a comprehensive reference that combines travel medicine, practicing medicine in other countries; and review of diseases endemic in the tropics and resource-limited areas. The goal is this second edition is to see this book used as a resource to inspire, educate, and empower readers throughout the world.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581109628
• ISBN13: 9781581109627
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
• Length: 1096 Pages
• Weight: 4.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 6.2" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 21 years and up