Rural public health : best practices and preventive models

Warren, Jacob C., (editor of compilation.). Smalley, K. Bryant (editor of compilation.).

Record details

ISBN: 9780826108944 (pbk.)
ISBN: 0826108946 (pbk.)
ISBN: 9780826108951 (e-book)
ISBN: 0826108954 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9780826108951 (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: print
xiv, 279 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Publisher: New York : Springer Publishing Company, [2014]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

What is rural? -- Medical care barriers in rural areas -- Workforce issues -- Rural health care ethics -- Faith-based initiatives -- Integrated care -- Mental health -- Substance abuse -- Heart disease -- Obesity -- Diabetes -- HIV in rural areas -- Environmental / Occupational Health -- Rural minority health -- Migrant farm worker health -- Elderly health in rural areas -- Future directions in rural public health.