American Academy of Pediatrics Textbook of Global Child Health
American Academy of Pediatrics Textbook of Global Child Health
Even with great strides in the battle worldwide against several childhood diseases, the fact is that children across the globe continue to struggle with life-threatening illnesses, with more than seven million preschool-aged children dying every year. To be effective globally, pediatric health care providers must gain knowledge and skills necessary to serve across cultural and national boundaries.
The second edition of this award-winning textbook is designed to help meet this need by understanding principles of global child health; caring for pediatric travelers and immigrants; and practicing pediatrics in resource-limited countries.
Second edition highlights:
28 updated chapters and sections. New chapters on cardiology, neurologic disorders, nephrology, emergency medicine and critical care, and hematology/oncology.
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