A Primer on International Health is a compact, engaging reader-friendly anthology that covers the key global health topics that confront humanity in the twenty-first century.

As a primer, this text strives to provide students with a foundation of learning on the most current and enduring international human health issues and problems. From environmental health to nutrition, health care systems, maternal and child health, and epidemiology, the author consistently takes a global perspective that acknowledges the international and inter-connected nature of human health. Each chapter features discussion questions and Internet Web Boxes that connect students with the evolving resources of the World Wide Web.