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One hundred countriesa more than half of the worlda (TM)s populationa have made significant strides in the last 30 years, improving life expectancy and the health of their populations. Despite socioeconomic limitations including extended wars and economic embargos as well as geographic limitations, these countries managed to provide basic health care, primary education, and clean water for their populations. In this unique book, with a foreword by the former Deputy Director-General of WHO, the author puts these, and many other countries, under the microscope through a detailed examination of best practices and best outcomes. How did they reach their present high level of life expectancy? How might future development programs be enhanced and what can other, still-developing countries learn from these examples? Should development assistance programs in the 21st century be based on teaching rather than giving unconditionally? Anchored on landmark UN declarations, and based on numerous indices including the World Development Index, all these questions are addressed. Courses: a Graduate level international health/global health programs a International public health courses a International relations programs Qualifying questions: a Do you use books/materials that rank the world community using health outcomes? a In light of the global financial decline, what do you think will happen to development aid? a Would you like to use a book that includes templates for studentsa (TM) assignments, class discussions and debates? a Would you like to use an all-inclusive book that has the relevant declarations and laws in international health as well as specially prepaid data, figures, tables and figures? Specific features: a Chapter 1 includes 25 countries that were given a new category, a most developeda (TM), because they have reached the highest ranking in life expectancy. a Chapter 2 includes 76 countries and most of them would like to promote the book in their respective universities because it highlights the good work they are doing in providing universal access to health, education and clean water and sanitations. a Chapter 3 includes 50 countries that are making progress in their development programs.
Synopsis
One Hundred Countries--More Than Half Of The World'S Population--Have Made Significant Strides In The Last 30 Years, Improving Life Expectancy And The Health Of Their Populations. Despite Socioeconomic Limitations, Extended Wars, Embargos, And Geographic Limitations, These Countries Managed To Provide Basic Health Care, Primary Education, And Clean Water For Their Populations. In This Unique Book, The Author Puts These, And Many Other Countries, Under The Microscope Through A Detailed Examination Of Best Practices And Best Outcomes. Anchored On Landmark UN Declarations, And Based On Numerous Indices Including The World Development Index, Global Health Disparities: Closing The Gap Through Good Governance Covers Relevant Policies And Laws In International Health And Offers Many Data, Tables, And Figures. Discussion Questions Are Included In Each Chapter To Be Used As Assignments, Debate Topics, And To Facilitate Classroom Learning. Ideal For Graduate Level Global/International Public Health Courses As Well As Courses In International Relations And International Policy.