Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 261 pages) : illustrations, maps. |
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text file |
Series |
Sociology in the twenty-first century ; 5
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Sociology in the 21st century (University of California Press) ; 5.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
What is population health and why study it in the Twenty-First-century United States? -- Historical trends in U.S. population health -- U.S. population health in international context -- Spatial and social contexts of U.S. population health -- Socioeconomic status and U.S. population health -- Race/ethnicity, nativity, and U.S. population health -- Gender and U.S. population health -- Policy implications of population health science. |
Summary |
"Population Health in America delves into the description and explanation of the country's most important health and longevity trends and disparities. Co-authors Robert Hummer and Erin Hamilton provide a historical portrait of population health; illustrate geographic differences in population health across states and counties; and describe disparities in population health by socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation and gender identity, race/ethnicity, and immigrant status. Beyond description, Hummer and Hamilton also provide sociologically-based explanations for such trends and disparities. The book closes with a discussion of policy directions that have the potential to address the fundamental causes of U.S. population health trends and disparities"--Provided by publisher. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Population -- Health aspects.
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Population -- Health aspects. |
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Public health -- United States.
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Public health. |
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United States. |
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Medical policy -- United States.
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Medical policy. |
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United States. |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Security. |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Services & Welfare. |
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- General. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
Hamilton, Erin R., 1979- author.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Hummer, Robert A. Population health in America. Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2019] 9780520291560 (DLC) 2018061417 |
ISBN |
0520965299 (electronic book) |
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9780520965294 (electronic book) |
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9780520291560 (hardcover ; alkaline paper) |
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0520291565 (hardcover) |
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9780520291577 (paperback) |
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0520291573 (paperback) |
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