Infectious Diseases and Rural Livelihood in Developing Countries

• Main Author: Mphande, Fingani Annie (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Health promotion.; Infectious diseases.; Medicine & Public Health.; Infectious Diseases.; Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.

This book focuses on the effects of rural livelihood and the impact of infectious diseases on health and poverty. It explores cultures and traditions in developing countries and their role in infectious-disease management and prevention. It highlights the associated healthcare systems and how these...

Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1: Poverty, Health and Livelihoods
• Chapter 2: Rural Livelihood
• Chapter 3: Infectious Diseases
• Chapter 4: Infectious Diseases and Livelihoods
• Chapter 5: Transportation
• Chapter 6: Healthcare
• Chapter 7: Surveillance
• Chapter 8: Disease Awareness and Prevention
• Chapter 9: Infectious Disease Management Strategies
• Chapter 10: Way Forward
• Bibliography
• Index.