Minority Populations and Health: An Introduction to Health Disparities in the U.S. | 
 enlarge | Author: Thomas Laveist
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 40621
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 7.3 x 1.2
ISBN: 0787964131
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.108900973
EAN: 9780787964139
ASIN: 0787964131
Publication Date: April 11, 2005
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"The text is state-of-the-art in its analysis of health disparities from both domestic and international perspectives. Minority Populations and Health: An Introduction to Health Disparities in the United States is a welcome addition to the field because it widens access to the complex issues underlying the health disparities problem. "-- Preventing Chronic Disease/CDC, October 2005 "This is a very comprehensive, evidence-based book dealing with the health disparities that plague the United States. This is a welcome and valuable addition to the field of health care for minority groups in the United States."-- Doody's Publishers Bulletin, August 2005 "Health isn’t color-blind. Racial minorities disproportionately suffer from some diseases, but experts say race alone doesn’t completely account for the disparities. Newsweek's Jennifer Barrett Ozols spoke with Thomas LaVeist, director of the Center for Health Disparities Solutions at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and author of the upcoming book, "Minority Populations and Health: An Introduction to Health Disparities in the U.S." (Jossey-Bass) about race and medicine. "-- MSNBC/Newsweek interview with author Thomas L. LaVeist, February 2005 "The book is readable and organized to be quickly read with specifics readily retrievable. It is comprehensive and visual."-- Journal of the American Medical Association, September 2005 Minority Populations and Health is a textbook that offers a complete foundation in the core issues and theoretical frameworks for the development of policy and interventions to address race disparities in health-related outcomes. This book covers U.S. health and social policy, the role of race and ethnicity in health research, social factors contributing to mortality, longevity and life expectancy, quantitative and demographic analysis and access, and utilization of health services. Instructors material available at http://www.minorityhealth.com
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Minority Populations and Health is a textbook that offers a complete foundation in the core issues and theoretical frameworks for the development of policy and interventions to address race disparities in health-related outcomes. This book covers U.S. health and social policy, the role of race and ethnicity in health research, social factors contributing to mortality, longevity and life expectancy, quantitative and demographic analysis and access, and utilization of health services.
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 Excellent Resource September 20, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is the first textbook written for a very important topic, health disparities and minority health. The other books are edited with different authors of each chapter. This book was written by one author. It was written for use in classes. It outlines and describes the state of the topic, which explains the tables and charts that the "C. Bullman" review talked about. However, there is MUCH more than just charts and tables in this book. The book talks about causes of health disparities and describes all of the various theories and research. Also, it includes chapters on all minority groups, including Native Americans and Pacific Islanders, two groups that are usually left out. I agree with the book review from JAMA. I think this an excellent book for use in classes.
 Full of Charts September 7, 2007
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
As a textbook, it is difficult to address the fast paced world of health care and health care disparities. The situation and statistics change too quickly. In the case of this book, the authors attempt to cast a wide net and report as many statistics as possible related to the subject matter. There is little else in the way of substance in this book. Unfortunately, that means that the book is out-of-date and of little use by the time it makes it to the bookstore/library shelves.
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