Where There Is No Doctor
BOOK Public

Where There Is No Doctor

by David Werner, Carol Thuman, Jane Maxwell, Andrew Pearson
Publisher Voluntary Health Association of India
Year 2010
Edition New 8th Indian ed.
ISBN 9788189877156
Pages 576
Format EPUB  (40.9 MB)
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primary health care

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practical health guide designed for communities and individuals who have limited access to trained medical professionals. It provides accessible information on recognizing, preventing, and managing common illnesses and injuries, with an emphasis on appropriate community-level health care.

Abstract

This book provides practical medical information for people living in areas where professional health services may be limited or difficult to access. It covers common illnesses and injuries, maternal and child health, nutrition, hygiene and sanitation, first aid, medicines, and preventive health practices. The guide emphasizes recognizing serious conditions that require referral to a health facility while providing basic approaches to health care and disease prevention

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