Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Context, Controversies, and Solutions: Context, Controversies, and Solutions – ISBN-10: 1284197794

Author: Rose, Patti R.

Brand: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Edition: 2

ISBN-13: 9781284197792

Release Date: 13-03-2020

Package Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches

Languages: English

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 322

Details: New third edition, now titled Achieving Health Equity: Context, Controversies, and Remedies, coming in September. The second edition of this forward-thinking text goes beyond the discussion of health disparities to highlight the importance of health equity. Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Context, Controversies, and Solutions helps the reader understand key social justice issues relevant to health disparities with an eye to creating greater health equity – taking the reader from the classroom to the real world to implement new solutions. Two new chapters: one on the impact of urban education on urban health (Ch 4) and another covering the elderly and health equity (Ch 10)Updated and enhanced coverage on men’s health, demographic data, the importance of cultural proficiency, maternal mortality and Black women, and much more.Current trends and movements, including the role of social media in the provision of health care information for improved health literacy; mass incarceration and criminal justice reform; and new efforts toward resolving health disparities.Case studies and problems engage students in thinking about health disparities/equity and diversity issues and prompt them to consider possible solutionWatch the author’s webinars:Urban Health vs. Urban Education: Problems and Potential SolutionsHealth Disparities and Health Equity During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Fact vs. FictionThe Digital Divide During COVID-19: Controversies and Solutions Ideal for courses in Health Equity, Health Disparities, and/or any course focusing on the health of the elderly, women, children, racial and ethnic emerging majorities, and/or social injustice. © 2021 | 322 pages