Author Description
This is a general textbook on paediatrics for doctors working in tropical and developing countries. The book gives clear practical guidance from a group of experts about medical problems which affect more than half the world's children. The contributors provide wide coverage and a balanced approach to give guidance on integrated clinical practice with disease prevention and health promotion. The book is intended for paediatricians.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the clinical management and public health strategies required to address the most prevalent pediatric health challenges in tropical and developing nations. Edited by R. G. Hendrickse, the volume compiles expertise from various medical professionals to provide a framework for integrated care. It emphasizes the necessity of balancing acute clinical intervention with long-term disease prevention and health promotion initiatives.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Clinical guidance on common pediatric diseases in tropical environments
- Strategies for integrating medical practice with community health promotion
- Evidence-based approaches to disease prevention in resource-limited settings
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive coverage of rare or non-tropical pediatric conditions
- Does not serve as a substitute for localized clinical protocols or regional health policy manuals
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals frequently utilize this text as a foundational resource for clinical practice in developing regions. Experts highlight the balanced approach between individual patient care and broader public health strategies as a key strength of the work.
Page Count:
392
Publication Date:
1984-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford Univ Pr
ISBN-10:
0192614665
ISBN-13:
9780192614667
Medical
Pediatrics
Public Health