| World Hunger Series: Hunger and Health 2007 Edition Contributor(s): World Food Programme, United Nations (Author) |
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ISBN: 184407546X ISBN-13: 9781844075461 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $31.30 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2007 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Developing & Emerging Countries - Social Science | Disasters & Disaster Relief - Social Science | Poverty & Homelessness |
| Dewey: 363.809 |
| LCCN: 2007038013 |
| Series: Earthscan World Hunger |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 8.34" W x 11.44" (1.96 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Hunger and Health explores the multiple relationships between hunger and poor health, and how they affect the growth of individuals, physiologically and psychologically, constraining the development of nations both socially and economically. Examining the profound effect that hunger has on health, including disease prevention and treatment, it gives special attention to access to quality food and healthcare, in particular for the marginalized and poor. It also identifies critical junctures in the human life cycle when the benefits of reducing hunger and improving poor health have a profound impact. It demonstrates how aligning of hunger and health interventions can offer proven solutions that reach those most in need, and contains compelling evidence which confirms that hunger and poor health are solvable problems today. It encourages those involved in policy, programming and advocacy to take action to address some of the most urgent hunger and health problems. Essential reading for anyone concerned about eliminating hunger. Published with the UN World Food Programme. |