Cities and the Health of the Public (Paperback)

The essays commissioned for this book analyze the impact of city living on health, focusing primarily on conditions in the United States. With 16 chapters by 24 internationally recognized experts, the book introduces an ecological approach to the study of the health of urban populations.

This book assesses the primary determinants of well-being in cities, including the social and physical environments, diet, and health care and social services. The book includes chapters on the history of public health in cities, the impact of urban sprawl and urban renewal on health, and the challenges facing cities in the developing world. It also examines conditions such as infectious diseases, violence and disasters, and mental illness.

General

Imprint:	Vanderbilt University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2006
First published:	June 2006
Editors:	Nicholas Freudenberg
Authors:	Sandro Galea • David Vlahov
Dimensions:	252 x 179 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	364
ISBN-13:	978-0-8265-1512-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Urban communities Books > Medicine > General issues > Health systems & services > General
LSN:	0-8265-1512-6
Barcode:	9780826515124

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