Public Health in Appalachia: Essays from the Clinic and the Field

by Wendy Welch

The Appalachian region of the United States sees hunger, poverty, disability, preventable illness and premature death in disproportionally high numbers. Yet, Appalachia also knows the quiet strength of people working together to lift one another up as a community. In this collection of essays, health professionals explore how clinics and communities address the barriers to healthcare that continue to plague this underserved region and discuss...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 078649414X
• ISBN13: 9780786494149
• Release Date: July 2014
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher