Includes bibliographical references and index.

The principles and goals of global health -- Health determinants, measurements, and the status of health globally -- The global burden of disease -- Health, education, equity, and the economy -- Ethical and human rights concerns in global health -- An introduction to health systems -- Culture and health -- The environment and health -- Nutrition and global health -- Women's health -- The health of young children -- The health of adolescents and young adults -- Communicable diseases -- Noncommunicable diseases and mental disorders -- Injuries -- Natural disasters and complex humanitarian emergencies -- Working together to improve global health -- Science, technology, and global health -- Intersectoral approaches to enabling better health -- Working in global health -- Profiles of global health actors.