Disease Eradication in the 21st Century

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ISBN: 0262016737
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Disease Eradication in the 21st Century: Implications for Global Health (Strüngmann Forum Reports)

Disease eradication represents the ultimate in global equity and the definitive outcome of good public health practice. Download Disease Eradication in the 21st Century medical books for free.
Thirty years ago, the elimination of smallpox defined disease eradication as a monumental global achievement with lasting benefits for society. Today, the global commitment to eradicate polio and guinea worm and heightened interest in the potential eradication of other infectious diseases, including measles/rubella, lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, and malaria, dominate public health concerns. But what does it take to eradicate a disease? This book takes a fresh look at the evolving concepts of disease eradication, influenced by scientific advances, field experience, societal issues, and economic realities. A diverse gr Get Disease Eradication in the 21st Century our bestseller medical books.

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