Public Health in Appalachia Essays from the Clinic and the Field |
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Editor:
| Welch, Wendy |
Series title: | Contributions to Southern Appalachian Studies |
ISBN: | 978-0-7864-9414-9 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2014 |
Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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The Appalachian region of the US sees hunger, poverty, disability, preventable illness and premature death in disproportionally high numbers. Yet, Appalachia also knows the quiet strength of people working together to lift one another up as a community. In this collection of essays, health professionals explore how clinics and communities address the barriers to healthcare that continue to plague this underserved region.
The Appalachian region of the US sees hunger, poverty, disability, preventable illness and premature death in disproportionally high numbers. Yet, Appalachia also knows the quiet strength of people working together to lift one another up as a community. In this collection of essays, health professionals explore how clinics and communities address the barriers to healthcare that continue to plague this underserved region.