| Health, Nutrition, and Economic Crises: Approaches to Policy in the Third World Contributor(s): Bell, David E. (Editor), Reich, Michael R. (Editor), Bell, David E. (Other) |
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ISBN: 0865691703 ISBN-13: 9780865691704 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 1987 Annotation: Distinguished international experts evaluate in this volume how health and nutrition in poor countries have been affected by economic adjustments made in response to external shocks. They explore the origins, magnitude, and future outlook of the adjustments required of developing countries; discuss the impact on health and nutritional services; consider what policies would be most effective in minimizing the adverse effects on food and nutrition; and examine what can be done to achieve the best possible health services in the face of economic constraints and crisis. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Health Policy - Medical | Public Health - Medical | Health Care Delivery |
| Dewey: 362.109 |
| Lexile Measure: 1490 |
| Physical Information: 1.07" H x 6.42" W x 9.52" (1.77 lbs) 456 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Developing World |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Distinguished international experts evaluate in this volume how health and nutrition in poor countries have been affected by economic adjustments made in response to external shocks. They explore the origins, magnitude, and future outlook of the adjustments required of developing countries; discuss the impact on health and nutritional services; consider what policies would be most effective in minimizing the adverse effects on food and nutrition; and examine what can be done to achieve the best possible health services in the face of economic constraints and crisis. |
