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Author:

Bhopal, Raj S.

Title:

Ethnicity, race, and health in multicultural societies : foundations for better epidemiology, public health and health care / Raj S. Bhopal.

Publisher:

Oxford University Press,

Copyright Date:

2007

Description:

xviii, 357 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Minorities--Health and hygiene.
Minorities--Medical care.
Continental Population Groups.
Ethnic Groups.
Epidemiologic Methods.
Health Services Accessibility.
Health Status.
Socioeconomic Factors.
Minorités--Santé et hygiène.
Minorités--Soins médicaux.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [316]-344) and index.

Contents:

Introduction : the concepts of ethnicity and race in health -- Terminology and classifications for ethnic and racial groups -- Challenges of collecting and interpreting data using the concepts of ethnicity and race -- Historical analysis of the development of health and health care services for ethnic minorities -- Defining health and health care needs using quantitative and qualitative data -- Ethnic inequalities in health and health care -- Principles for setting priorities for ethnic minority populations -- Strategic approaches to health and health care services for ethnic minority groups -- Research on and with ethnic minority groups : past and future -- Theoretical, ethical and future-orientated perspectives.

ISBN:

9780198568179 (pbk.)
0198568177 (pbk.)
0198568177 (alk. paper)
9780198568179 (alk. paper)

LCCN:

2006038589

Locations:

UDAX314 -- Charles C. Myers Library (Dubuque)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)