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World Health Organization

Titles appearing in Reference — Research Book News — August 2011
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International travel and health; situation as on 1 January 2011.

World Health Organization.
World Health Organization, ©2011    254 p.    $36.00    RA783
978-92-4-158046-5

The World Health Organization (WHO) informs and alerts the traveler to potential threats and health risks abroad. Advice on pre-travel preparation, such as insurance and vaccinations, as well as information on physical and psychological considerations is presented. One chapter is devoted to Malaria, its nature, causes and treatments. The purpose of the book is to warn and inform the international traveler of the type of accidents, illnesses and infectious diseases one may encounter and to offer advice to prevent or lessen the chances of falling prey to them. Although intended mainly for medical and health professionals, travelers and those working in the travel industry will also find this complete guide useful. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

World Malaria report 2010.

Ed. by WHO Global Malaria Programme.
World Health Organization, ©2010    204 p.    $48.00    RA644
978-92-4-156410-6

The report summarizes the progress to date on the campaign begun in 2008 to eradicate malaria by 2015. It discusses goals, policies, and strategies for malaria control and elimination; financing malaria control; vector control; malaria diagnosis and treatment; and the impact of malaria control. Several African countries have cut their rate of infection and deaths by half, and efforts continue there and in other tropical regions around the world. No index has been provided. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)