Digestive Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa: Changes and Challenges provides an in-depth examination into the rise of western digestive diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). For those interested in the causes of the major diseases of the ‘West’, the patterns in Africa have always reflected on the emergence of western diseases and elucidated the pattern of these conditions and their clinical course. Coverage includes the present epidemiology of GI diseases in SSA, the trends that are occurring, and the context of other emerging diseases. Appropriate for researchers, gastroenterologists and internists, this book brings together the latest research in a single, complete volume. Provides evidence of the changes occurring in digestive disease in Sub-Saharan Africa due to Westernization Covers urbanization, upward mobility, demographics, environmental changes, and the availability of natural resources that have a decisive influence on digestive diseases Offers models for the amelioration of digestive diseases due to Westernization
The rise of international travel has given previously region-specific diseases a global presence. The book is aimed at students, interns, fellows and health care providers. It contains chapters devoted to clinical examination and an outline of how to approach common problems encountered at the bedside. The format and style of the book allows common clinical problems to be identified and recognised within the framework of a global perspective.Key Features Fourth book in the Quick Flick SeriesTruly international topic and contentSuccinct Chapters by SMEsDivided into sections and covers gastro, hepatology, pancreatic disorders and a unique section on traditional medicineEssential for doctors in Australia who are now faced with a broader range of diseases that ever due to travel and immigrationEnsures Doctors will keep up to date and prevent pitfalls in diagnosisNew Book: Gastroenterology and Hepatology A Manual View more documents from McGraw-Hill Medical Australia
Digestive Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa: Changes and Challenges provides an in-depth examination into the rise of western digestive diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). For those interested in the causes of the major diseases of the ‘West’, the patterns in Africa have always reflected on the emergence of western diseases and elucidated the pattern of these conditions and their clinical course. Coverage includes the present epidemiology of GI diseases in SSA, the trends that are occurring, and the context of other emerging diseases. Appropriate for researchers, gastroenterologists and internists, this book brings together the latest research in a single, complete volume. Provides evidence of the changes occurring in digestive disease in Sub-Saharan Africa due to Westernization Covers urbanization, upward mobility, demographics, environmental changes, and the availability of natural resources that have a decisive influence on digestive diseases Offers models for the amelioration of digestive diseases due to Westernization
The rise of international travel has given previously region-specific diseases a global presence. The book is aimed at students, interns, fellows and health care providers. It contains chapters devoted to clinical examination and an outline of how to approach common problems encountered at the bedside. The format and style of the book allows common clinical problems to be identified and recognised within the framework of a global perspective.Key Features Fourth book in the Quick Flick SeriesTruly international topic and contentSuccinct Chapters by SMEsDivided into sections and covers gastro, hepatology, pancreatic disorders and a unique section on traditional medicineEssential for doctors in Australia who are now faced with a broader range of diseases that ever due to travel and immigrationEnsures Doctors will keep up to date and prevent pitfalls in diagnosisNew Book: Gastroenterology and Hepatology A Manual View more documents from McGraw-Hill Medical Australia
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