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Control of Human Parasitic Diseases

David Molyneux editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Published:13th Feb '07

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This volumes reviews state-of-the-art methods and historic successes of disease control.

Control of parasitic infections of humans has progressed rapidly over the years. This volume focuses on the state of control of the human parasitic infectious diseases. It includes the impact of research findings on control strategy. It also discusses the health policy implications of these findings and the importance of evaluation and monitoring.Control of parasitic infections of humans has progressed rapidly over the last three decades. Such advances have resulted from focal disease control efforts based on historically effective interventions to new approaches to control following intensive research and pilot programs. Control of Human Parasitic Diseases focuses on the present state of control of the significant human parasitic infectious diseases.

“This book is… not only a unique state-of-the-art sourcebook on parasitic disease control, but also a major prod to policy action.” --Jeffrey D. Sachs, from his Foreword "With a new global focus on the control or elimination of neglected tropical diseases, there is a real need for a single collection of up to date information on this topic. This volume of Advances meets this need by featuring comprehensive reviews by noted experts on parasitic diseases of public health importance." --Patrick J. Lammie, CDC/NCID/PD "A wonderful contribution to health development based on highly relevant expertise and experience and compiled with the spirit of mutual learning for change" --Marcel Tanner, Swiss Tropical Institute "Here, in the words of experts in their respective fields, are the facts, here are the high-efficiency, low cost and sustainable solutions and, above all, here is a blueprint for future policies and opportunities that must be seized." --Professor F. E. G. Cox, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

ISBN: 9780120317653

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1090g

682 pages