Health, Nutrition, and Population Sector
Title | Health, Nutrition, and Population Sector PDF eBook |
Author | Nutrition and Population Family World Bank. Human Development Network. Health |
Publisher | |
Pages | 72 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Developing countries |
ISBN |
Health, Nutrition, and Population : Sector Strategy Paper
Title | Health, Nutrition, and Population : Sector Strategy Paper PDF eBook |
Author | Nutrition and Population Family World Bank. Human Development Network. Health |
Publisher | |
Pages | 103 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Developing countries |
ISBN |
Health, Nutrition & Population
Title | Health, Nutrition & Population PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | World Bank |
Pages | 97 |
Release | 1997-01-01 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 9780821340400 |
Reaching the Poor with Health, Nutrition, and Population Services
Title | Reaching the Poor with Health, Nutrition, and Population Services PDF eBook |
Author | Davidson R. Gwatkin |
Publisher | World Bank Publications |
Pages | 380 |
Release | 2005-01-01 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0821359622 |
This volume presents eleven case studies that document how well or poorly health, nutrition, and population programs have reached disadvantaged groups in the countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America where they were undertaken. The studies were commissioned by the Reaching the Poor Program, undertaken by the Word Bank in cooperation with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Dutch and Swedish governments, in an effort to find better ways of ensuring that health, nutrition, and population programs benefit the neediest. These case studies, reinforced by other material gathered by the.
The Future of the Public's Health in the 21st Century
Title | The Future of the Public's Health in the 21st Century PDF eBook |
Author | Institute of Medicine |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 536 |
Release | 2003-02-01 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 0309133181 |
The anthrax incidents following the 9/11 terrorist attacks put the spotlight on the nation's public health agencies, placing it under an unprecedented scrutiny that added new dimensions to the complex issues considered in this report. The Future of the Public's Health in the 21st Century reaffirms the vision of Healthy People 2010, and outlines a systems approach to assuring the nation's health in practice, research, and policy. This approach focuses on joining the unique resources and perspectives of diverse sectors and entities and challenges these groups to work in a concerted, strategic way to promote and protect the public's health. Focusing on diverse partnerships as the framework for public health, the book discusses: The need for a shift from an individual to a population-based approach in practice, research, policy, and community engagement. The status of the governmental public health infrastructure and what needs to be improved, including its interface with the health care delivery system. The roles nongovernment actors, such as academia, business, local communities and the media can play in creating a healthy nation. Providing an accessible analysis, this book will be important to public health policy-makers and practitioners, business and community leaders, health advocates, educators and journalists.
Health, Nutrition, and Population Indicators
Title | Health, Nutrition, and Population Indicators PDF eBook |
Author | Eduard R. Bos |
Publisher | World Bank Publications |
Pages | 92 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN |
Providing Healthy and Safe Foods As We Age
Title | Providing Healthy and Safe Foods As We Age PDF eBook |
Author | Institute of Medicine |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 2010-11-29 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 0309158834 |
Does a longer life mean a healthier life? The number of adults over 65 in the United States is growing, but many may not be aware that they are at greater risk from foodborne diseases and their nutritional needs change as they age. The IOM's Food Forum held a workshop October 29-30, 2009, to discuss food safety and nutrition concerns for older adults.