Radiology in Global Health
. Ed(S): Mollura, Daniel J.; Lungren, Matthew P.
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Paperback. In a world where two-thirds of the population lacks adequate access to medical imaging, this book presents and reviews critical concepts for deploying, establishing and managing imaging technology programs in resource-limited environments and diverse cultures. Editor(s): Mollura, Daniel J.; Lungren, Matthew P. Num Pages: 287 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, 22 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MMPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 552.
The World Health Organization stated that approximately two-thirds of the world’s population lacks adequate access to medical imaging. The scarcity of imaging services in developing regions contributes to a widening disparity of health care and limits global public health programs that require imaging. Radiology is an important component of many global health programs, including those that address tuberculosis, AIDS-related disease, trauma, occupational and environmental exposures, breast cancer screening, and maternal-infant health care. There is a growing need for medical imaging in global health efforts and humanitarian outreach, particularly as an increasing number of academic, government, and non-governmental organizations expand delivery ... Read more
The World Health Organization stated that approximately two-thirds of the world’s population lacks adequate access to medical imaging. The scarcity of imaging services in developing regions contributes to a widening disparity of health care and limits global public health programs that require imaging. Radiology is an important component of many global health programs, including those that address tuberculosis, AIDS-related disease, trauma, occupational and environmental exposures, breast cancer screening, and maternal-infant health care. There is a growing need for medical imaging in global health efforts and humanitarian outreach, particularly as an increasing number of academic, government, and non-governmental organizations expand delivery ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
287
Condition
New
Number of Pages
265
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781493952366
SKU
V9781493952366
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99-15
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