Cities and the Health of the Public

Cities and the Health of the Public
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The essays commissioned for this book analyze the impact of city living on health, focusing primarily on conditions in the United States. With 16 chapters by 24 internationally recognized experts, the book introduces an ecological approach to the study of the health of urban populations.

This book assesses the primary determinants of well-being in cities, including the social and physical environments, diet, and health care and social services. The book includes chapters on the history of public health in cities, the impact of urban sprawl and urban renewal on health, and the challenges facing cities in the developing world. It also examines conditions such as infectious diseases, violence and disasters, and mental illness.
Country USA
Brand Vanderbilt University Press
Manufacturer Vanderbilt University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrations
ReleaseDate 2006-07-21
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780826515124

Country	USA
Brand	Vanderbilt University Press
Manufacturer	Vanderbilt University Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrations
ReleaseDate	2006-07-21
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780826515124

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