Public health & preventive medicine
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Public health & preventive medicine
Paperback. Explores the uneven impact of chronic illness and disability on individuals, families, and communities in diverse local and global settings. Editor(s): Manderson, Lenore; Smith-Morris, Carolyn. Series Editor(s): Marshall, Mac. Series: Studies in Medical Anthropology. Num Pages: 336 pages, 5 figures. BIC Classification: JHM; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813547473
- ISBN
- 9780813547473
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 42.18
€ 46.99
€ 42.18
Paperback. With contributions from over 70 professional associations, this text covers the "eight components" designed to give students the knowledge and skills they need to deal with the problems they face in and out of school. The text discusses topics from health education to nutrition services. Editor(s): Marx, Eva; etc.; Wooley, Susan Frelick (Executive Director, American School Health Association, USA); Northrop, Daphne. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNA; JNK; JNL; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Teachers' College Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780807737132
- ISBN
- 9780807737132
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.77
€ 40.77
Health Promotion and Prevention Programmes in Practice
. Ed(S): Mathar, Thomas; Jansen, Yvonne J. F....
Paperback. Editor(s): Mathar, Thomas; Jansen, Yvonne J. F. M. Num Pages: 228 pages, 4 b/w illus. BIC Classification: MBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 228 x 16. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Transcript Verlag Germany
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783837613025
- ISBN
- 9783837613025
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Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 32.34
€ 45.99
€ 32.34
Paperback. A thorough, practical reference on the social patterns behind health outcomes Methods in Social Epidemiology provides students and professionals with a comprehensive reference for studying the social distribution and social determinants of health. Editor(s): Oakes, J. Michael; Kaufman, Jay S. Series: Public Health/Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Num Pages: 600 pages. BIC Classification: MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118505595
- ISBN
- 9781118505595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 136.43
€ 136.43
Hardback. This text covers all aspects of research into Giardia as an organism and giardiasis the disease. It includes chapters on biochemistry, biology, detection and diagnosis, host-parasite relationships, immunoprophylaxis and immunotherapy, legislation and policy, and therapeutics and new drug targets. Editor(s): Olson, B.E.; Olson, M.E.; Wallis, P.M. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations, 1 map, ports. BIC Classification: MBN; PSGH; PSGN; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996127
- ISBN
- 9780851996127
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 317.41
€ 317.41
Editor(s): Omar, Hatim; Greydanus, Donald E.; Patel, Dilip R.; Merrick, Professor Joav, MD, MMedSci, DMSc. Num Pages: 477 pages, tables, charts & b/w photos. BIC Classification: MBN; MJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 184 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1042.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 477
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608766284
- ISBN
- 9781608766284
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 365.21€ 245.74
€ 365.21
€ 245.74
Paperback. "With a foreword by Agnes Binagwaho"--Cover. Editor(s): Pakel, Vikram; Chisholm, Daniel; Dua, Tarun; Laxminarayan, Professor Ramanan; Medina-Mora, Maria Elena. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNS; MJN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 18. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781464804267
- ISBN
- 9781464804267
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Condition: New
€ 39.26
€ 39.26
Hardback. Research on health involves evaluating the disparities that are systematically associated with the experience of risk, including genetic and physiological variation, environmental exposure to poor nutrition and disease, and social marginalization. This volume provides a unique perspective.. Editor(s): Panter-Brick, Catherine; Fuentes, Agustin. Series: Studies of the BioSocial Society. Num Pages: Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; PSXM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845454555
- ISBN
- 9781845454555
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.54
€ 164.54
Hardback. Explores both positive and negative effects and actions, focusing on issues such as the properties and composition of the vitamin, its dietary effects and the role it plays in physiological, metabolic, immune and reproductive systems. This book also examines the potential role of Vitamin E in the prevention and treatment of cancer. Editor(s): Preedy, V. R.; Watson, Ronald Ross. Num Pages: 960 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: GBC; MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 277 x 223 x 65. Weight in Grams: 3250.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 960
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930752
- ISBN
- 9781845930752
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 356.25
€ 356.25
hardcover. Written by leading experts, this book reviews the contemporary research evidence for the health benefits of a diet rich in olive oil. It focuses on the role of olive oil in reducing the incidence of certain types of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory bowel disease and diabetes, and the effect of olive oil on the immune system. Editor(s): Quiles, J. L. (University of Granada, Spain); Ramirez-Tortosa, C. (University of Granada, Spain); Yaqoob, Parveen. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930684
- ISBN
- 9781845930684
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 277.63
€ 277.63
hardcover. The fungal kingdom consists of a wide variety of organisms with a diverse range of forms and functions. This title covers chapters including discussions of fungal associations in the environment, agriculture and forestry, long established and novel applications of fungi in fermentation, and the use of fungi in the pharmaceutical industry. Editor(s): Rai, Mangala; Bridge, Paul D. Num Pages: 336 pages, 26 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; PSG; PSQ; PST; RBGB; RNCB; TQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 28. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845935344
- ISBN
- 9781845935344
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.19
€ 145.19
An Introduction to Population-level Prevention of Non-Communicable Dis...
. Ed(S): Rayner, Mike; Wickramasinghe, Kremli...
paperback. Provides an unparalleled overview of population-based approaches to the prevention of non-communicable diseases, reflecting the latest research in the field, and a key resource for anyone with an interest in NCD prevention as they develop the knowledge and skills needed for effective population-based prevention strategies. Editor(s): Rayner, Mike; Wickramasinghe, Kremlin; McColl, Karen; Mendis, Shanthi; Williams, Julianne. Num Pages: 276 pages. BIC Classification: MBN; MBNH. Dimension: 246 x 171. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198791188
- ISBN
- 9780198791188
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 100.28
€ 100.28
Paperback. Focuses on crack cocaine. In reinterpreting the crack story, this book offers fresh understandings of both drug addiction and drug prohibition. It shows how crack use arose in the face of growing unemployment, poverty, racism, and shrinking social services. It examines the crack scare as a phenomenon in its own right. Editor(s): Reinarman, Craig; Levine, Harry G. Num Pages: 359 pages, 14. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFH1; JPQB; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 359
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520202429
- ISBN
- 9780520202429
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Condition: New
€ 44.42
€ 44.42
Hardback. The book explores the social construction of different dimensions of trauma in law and medicine. Editor(s): Sarat, Austin; Davidovitch, Nadav; Alberstein, Michal. Series: Cultural Sitings. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: LAQ; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 24. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804754057
- ISBN
- 9780804754057
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.61
€ 94.61
Paperback. Presents a collection of representative historical texts that serve to trace and to illuminate the development of conceptions, policies, and treatments in public health from the dawn of Western civilization through the Progressive Era of the early twentieth century. This book provides annotated readings and biographical details. Editor(s): Schneider, Dona; Lilienfeld, David E. Num Pages: 770 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MBX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1060.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 770
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813542324
- ISBN
- 9780813542324
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.91€ 58.25
€ 58.91
€ 58.25
Paperback. One of the central problems in nutrition is the difficulty of getting people to change their dietary behaviors so as to bring about an improvement in health. This book tells about the influence on human food choice. It covers topics such as: models of food choice; biological and learning influences on food choice; and, societal influences. Editor(s): Shepherd, R. (University of Surrey, UK); Raats, Monique. Series: Frontiers in Nutritional Science S. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JM; MBNH3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 172 x 22. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937232
- ISBN
- 9781845937232
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 50.99
€ 53.99
€ 50.99
Hardback. Taenia solium cysticerosis is a parasitic disease caused by the dissemination of the larval form of the pork tapeworm. This book covers basic science, epidemiology, clinical aspects, pathology, investigational aspects of neurocysticercosis and therapy and prevention. Editor(s): Singh, G.; Prabhakar, S. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: MBN; MMFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1225.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996288
- ISBN
- 9780851996288
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 205.94
€ 205.94
Bioactives in Fruit: Health Benefits and Functional Foods aims to ummarise some of our current knowledge on the bioactive compounds that are associated with the health benefits of specific fruits with a strong emphasis on the validation of health benefits by human intervention trials. Editor(s): Skinner, Margot; Hunter, Denise. Num Pages: 542 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 171 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1108.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 542
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470674970
- ISBN
- 9780470674970
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 243.28
€ 243.28
Nutrition and Physical Activity in Aging, Obesity, and Cancer
. Ed(S): Surh, Young-Joon; Song, Yong Sang; H...
Paperback. Recently, much attention has been focused on aging and obesity and the pivotal roles these conditions play in the development of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer. Editor(s): Surh, Young-Joon; Song, Yong Sang; Han, Jae Yong; Jun, Tae Won; Na, Hye-Kyung. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 198 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 178 x 8. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- New York Academy of Sciences United States
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573318426
- ISBN
- 9781573318426
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 146.70
€ 146.70
hardcover. Helicobacter pylori is a globally significant pathogen that infects half of the population of the world. Providing a broad overview of the understanding of this pathogen, this book explores a range of topics including virulence factors, vaccine development and obstacles, epidemiology, antibiotic resistance and the role of Nod receptors. Editor(s): Sutton, P.; Mitchell, H. Series: Advances in Molecular and Cellular Microbiology. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MMFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 880.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935948
- ISBN
- 9781845935948
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 263.87
€ 263.87