TB/HIV
TB/HIV

Author: A. D. Harries

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 9241546344

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This manual is designed for health professionals working in high HIV and TB prevalence countries. It summarises the characteristics of both diseases and their interactions. It concentrates particularly on the problems of diagnosis and management both in adults and children and summarises the other HIV related illnesses the clinician might encounter.

Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 6)
Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 6)

Author: King K. Holmes

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2017-11-06

Total Pages: 1027

ISBN-13: 1464805253

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Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death globally, particularly among children and young adults. The spread of new pathogens and the threat of antimicrobial resistance pose particular challenges in combating these diseases. Major Infectious Diseases identifies feasible, cost-effective packages of interventions and strategies across delivery platforms to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis, malaria, adult febrile illness, viral hepatitis, and neglected tropical diseases. The volume emphasizes the need to effectively address emerging antimicrobial resistance, strengthen health systems, and increase access to care. The attainable goals are to reduce incidence, develop innovative approaches, and optimize existing tools in resource-constrained settings.

Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries
Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries

Author: Dean T. Jamison

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2006-04-02

Total Pages: 1449

ISBN-13: 0821361805

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Based on careful analysis of burden of disease and the costs ofinterventions, this second edition of 'Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, 2nd edition' highlights achievable priorities; measures progresstoward providing efficient, equitable care; promotes cost-effectiveinterventions to targeted populations; and encourages integrated effortsto optimize health. Nearly 500 experts - scientists, epidemiologists, health economists,academicians, and public health practitioners - from around the worldcontributed to the data sources and methodologies, and identifiedchallenges and priorities, resulting in this integrated, comprehensivereference volume on the state of health in developing countries.

AIDS in South Asia
AIDS in South Asia

Author: Stephen A. Moses

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 0821367587

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South Asia's HIV epidemic is severe in magnitude and scope, with at least 60% of all people with HIV in Asia living in India. Because the HIV epidemic is highly heterogeneous, designing informed, prioritized, and effective responses necessitates an understanding of the epidemic's diversity between and within countries. This review was undertaken to provide a basis for rigorous, evidence-based HIV policy and programming in South Asia.

India
India

Author: Rais Akhtar

Publisher: APH Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9788176486842

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This Book Discusses Spatial Pattern Of Inequalities In Health Care Facilities In India In General And In Various States In Particular, Indigenous System Of Medicine I.E., Unaai, And Homeopathy And Planning And Accessibility Models.

India, 2010-11
India, 2010-11

Author: EPW Research Foundation

Publisher:

Published: 2011-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9788171888573

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Development of independent India from an agrarian state to a modern economy began in the early 1950s, but in recent times it has further entered into a higher growth trajectory. This book examines the major components of growth which chart India's development.