Overview

Ecosystems and Human Health introduces Ecohealth as an emerging field of study, traces its evolution, and explains its applications in cross-disciplinary and holistic programs. Its integrative approach not only focuses on managing the environment to improve health, but also analyzes underlying social and economic determinants of health to develop innovative, people-centered interventions.

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Author:   Crescentia Y. Dakubo
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2010 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.160kg
ISBN:  

9781441902054

ISBN 10:   1441902058
Pages:   233
Publication Date:   01 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Ecohealth: The Ecosystem Approach to Human Health.- Exploring the Linkages Between Ecosystems and Human Health.- Evolution Towards an Ecosystem Approach to Public Health.- Ecosystem Approaches to Human Health: Key Concepts and Principles.- Methodological Approaches and Processes for Conducting Ecohealth Research.- Community-Based Participatory Research for Ecohealth.- The Process of Conducting an Ecohealth Research Project: A Participatory Action Research Approach.- Case Studies: Application of the Ecohealth Approach.- Applying an Ecosystem Approach to Community Health Research in Ghana: A Case Study.- Planning for a Healthy Community: A Case Study – Phase II.- Challenges and Ethical Dilemmas in Conducting Participatory Ecohealth Research.- Ecosystem Approaches to Indigenous Health.- Policy Frameworks on Health and Environment Linkages.- A Critical Approach to Ecohealth Research and Practice.- Applying Critical Theory to Environment and Health Issues.- Examining Environmental Problems from a Critical Perspective.- Examining Public Health Concerns from a Critical Perspective.- Towards a Critical Approach to Ecohealth Research and Practice.

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Dr. Crescentia Dakubo is a specialist in Ecohealth. She is a former Ecohealth Awardee, Professional Development Associate and consultant with the Ecohealth Program Initiative of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) in Ottawa, Canada.

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