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Handbook of Urban Health: Populations, Methods, and Practice 2005 Edition
Contributor(s): Galea, Sandro (Editor), Vlahov, David (Editor)

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 ISBN: 0387857702     ISBN-13: 9780387857701
Publisher: Springer
OUR PRICE: $123.49  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: December 2008
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BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Administration
- Medical | Health Risk Assessment
- Medical | Epidemiology
Dewey: 362.104
LCCN: 2004062568
Physical Information: 1.24" H x 7" W x 10" L (2.32 lbs) 600 pages
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
 
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The editors are two of the most prominent researchers in this area. Both are at the Center for Urban Epidemiologic Studies. David Vlahov is particularly visible and known as the editor of the Journal of Urban Health. Sandro Galea is very prominent for his research on urban health; in particularly, research done on PTSD and children post-9/11.

Thorough analysis of different populations in urban settings and specific health considerations

Useful section on methods for the research audience.

Applied in nature with section on prevention and interventions

There are over 100 urban health centers in North America and there are no thorough, up-to-date ressources.
 
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