Fully revised and updated, this new edition of a comprehensive reference reflects an in-depth understanding of current major influences on health and disease in Africa. It includes a greatly expanded section on non-communicable diseases as well as coverage of HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and other major infections in the continent. Compiled by well-known international authorities, it will be an essential text for medical students or personnel requiring the most complete and up-to-date reference book on medicine in Africa. Second Edition published by Oxford University Press Hb (1991): 0-192-61337-5
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Book Description:
Fully revised and updated, this new edition combines internal medicine with a rich understanding of the major influences on health and disease in Africa. There is a much expanded section on non-communicable diseases as well as comprehensive accounts of HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and other major infections in the continent. Compiled by the foremost international authorites, this is the one essential text for the medical student, medical officer, or postgraduate student wanting the most complete and up-to-date reference book on medicine in Africa.
About the Author:
Eldryd Parry has unrivalled experience of medicine in Africa, having worked in Ghana, Ethiopia and Nigeria, where he was both Professor and Dean of Medicine. He is now Visiting Professor and Honorary Fellow at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and Chairman of the Tropical Health Education Trust. He was awarded the OBE for services to medical education.
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