Minority Populations and Health: An Introduction to Health Disparities in the Un

Description: Minority Populations and Health by Thomas A. LaVeist Offers an analysis of health disparities from both domestic and international perspectives. This book deals with the health disparities that plague the United States. It 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. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "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."-- Doodys Publishers Bulletin, August 2005 "Health isnt color-blind. Racial minorities disproportionately suffer from some diseases, but experts say race alone doesnt completely account for the disparities. Newsweeks 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 Back Cover Minority Populations and Health 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. Praise for Minority Populations and Health "Dr. LaVeist has written a valuable textbook on one of the most important yet least understood public health issues of our day: racial and ethnic health disparities in the United States. Dr. LaVeists book is a must-read for anyone concerned about public health and social justice in the United States." —Harold W. Neighbors, Ph.D., professor, health behavior and health education, director, Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health, and associate director, Program for Research on Black Americans, University of Michigan School of Public Health "This introductory text offers a well-written overview of the epidemiology and etiology of health disparities in American ethnic and racial minority populations." —Martha N. Hill, Ph.D., R.N., dean and professor, The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing "Minority Populations and Health provides a thorough overview of racial/ethnic disparities in health and health care in the United States and thoughtfully highlights some of the key issues and tensions surrounding this important American health crisis." —Joseph R. Betancourt, M.D., M.P.H., senior scientist, Partners-Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Health Policy, director of multicultural education, Massachusetts General Hospital, and assistant professor of medicine, Harvard Medical School Flap Minority Populations and Health 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. Praise for Minority Populations and Health "Dr. LaVeist has written a valuable textbook on one of the most important yet least understood public health issues of our day: racial and ethnic health disparities in the United States. Dr. LaVeists book is a must-read for anyone concerned about public health and social justice in the United States." --Harold W. Neighbors, Ph.D. , professor, health behavior and health education, director, Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health, and associate director, Program for Research on Black Americans, University of Michigan School of Public Health "This introductory text offers a well-written overview of the epidemiology and etiology of health disparities in American ethnic and racial minority populations." --Martha N. Hill, Ph.D., R.N. , dean and professor, The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing " Minority Populations and Health provides a thorough overview of racial/ethnic disparities in health and health care in the United States and thoughtfully highlights some of the key issues and tensions surrounding this important American health crisis." --Joseph R. Betancourt, M.D., M.P.H. , senior scientist, Partners-Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Health Policy, director of multicultural education, Massachusetts General Hospital, and assistant professor of medicine, Harvard Medical School Author Biography THE AUTHOR Thomas A. LaVeist is professor of public health and founding director of the Center for Health Disparities Solutions at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Table of Contents Tables and Figures xia Preface xvii About the Author xix 1 Historical Aspects of Race/Ethnicity and Health 1 Part One: Crosscutting Issues 13 2 Conceptual Issues in Race/Ethnicity and Health 15 3 The Demography of American Racial/Ethnic Minorities 30 Part Two: Morbidity, Mortality, and Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Health 51 4 The Epidemiological Profile of Racial/Ethnic Minorities 53 5 Mental Health 83with Duane Thomas, Ph.D. 6 Health Care Services Among Racial/Ethnic Groups 108 Part Three: Etiology of Racial/Ethnic Differences in Health 131 7 Theories of Racial/Ethnic Differences in Health 133 8 Socioeconomic Status and Racial/Ethnic Differences in Health 157 9 Behavior and Health 180 Part Four: Racial/Ethnic Group–Specific Health Issues 203 10 African American Health Issues 205 11 American Indian and Alaska Native Health Issues 223 12 Asian and Pacific Islander Health Issues 242 13 Hispanic/Latino Health Issues 260 Part Five: Conclusions 281 14 Addressing Disparities in Health and Health Care 283 Appendix A: Case Studies 298 Appendix B: Additional Readings 303 References 308 Name Index 333 Subject Index 339 Review "The book is readable and organized to be quickly read with specifics readily retrievable." (JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association), September 14, 2005) Long Description Minority Populations and Health 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. Praise for Minority Populations and Health "Dr. LaVeist has written a valuable textbook on one of the most important yet least understood public health issues of our day: racial and ethnic health disparities in the United States. Dr. LaVeists book is a must-read for anyone concerned about public health and social justice in the United States." Harold W. Neighbors, Ph.D., professor, health behavior and health education, director, Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health, and associate director, Program for Research on Black Americans, University of Michigan School of Public Health "This introductory text offers a well-written overview of the epidemiology and etiology of health disparities in American ethnic and racial minority populations." Martha N. Hill, Ph.D., R.N., dean and professor, The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing "Minority Populations and Health provides a thorough overview of racial/ethnic disparities in health and health care in the United States and thoughtfully highlights some of the key issues and tensions surrounding this important American health crisis." Joseph R. Betancourt, M.D., M.P.H., senior scientist, Partners-Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Health Policy, director of multicultural education, Massachusetts General Hospital, and assistant professor of medicine, Harvard Medical School Review Text "The book is readable and organized to be quickly read with specifics readily retrievable." (JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association), September 14, 2005) "Dr. LaVeist has written a valuable textbook on one of the most important yet least understood public health issues of our day: racial and ethnic health disparities in the United States. Dr. LaVeists book is a must-read for anyone concerned about public health and social justice in the United States." ?Harold W. Neighbors, Ph.D., professor, health behavior and health education, director, Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health, and associate director, Program for Research on Black Americans, University of Michigan School of Public Health "This introductory text offers a well-written overview of the epidemiology and etiology of health disparities in American ethnic and racial minority populations." ?Martha N. Hill, Ph.D., R.N., dean and professor, The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing "Minority Populations and Health provides a thorough overview of racial/ethnic disparities in health and health care in the United States and thoughtfully highlights some of the key issues and tensions surrounding this important American health crisis." ?Joseph R. Betancourt, M.D., M.P.H., senior scientist, Partners-Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Health Policy, director of multicultural education, Massachusetts General Hospital, and assistant professor of medicine, Harvard Medical School Review Quote "The book is readable and organized to be quickly read with specifics readily retrievable." ( JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association) , September 14, 2005) Promotional "Headline" "The book is readable and organized to be quickly read with specifics readily retrievable." (JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association), September 14, 2005) Details ISBN0787964131 Short Title MINORITY POPULATIONS & HEALTH Language English ISBN-10 0787964131 ISBN-13 9780787964139 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2005 Series Public Health/Vulnerable Populations Imprint Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S. Subtitle An Introduction to Health Disparities in the United States Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Place of Publication New York Series Number 4 DOI 10.1604/9780787964139 UK Release Date 2005-04-07 AU Release Date 2005-04-01 NZ Release Date 2005-04-01 Author Thomas A. LaVeist Pages 384 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Publication Date 2005-04-07 Replaced by 9781119663904 DEWEY 362.108900973 Illustrations Drawings: 15 B&W, 0 Color; Tables: 12 B&W, 0 Color Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2005-04-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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