Public Health & Preventive Medicine, United Nations - Organizations, Health Policy, General & Miscellaneous Health Policies, Hospitals
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Overview
A specialized agency of the United Nations, the World Health Organization (WHO) has its fingers on the pulse of the world's medical health. Its global vaccination program targets communicable diseases, such as polio, measles, and malaria, all of which can infect vast numbers of vulnerable people, especially children. WHO believes that good health is fundamental to all.Describes the founding, development, and staffing of the World Health Organization, and its focus on immunization, disease prevention, sanitation and nutrition as well as combating disease.
Editorials
Children's Literature
Immediately after World War II, the newly formed United Nations voted to establish an international health organization and in 1946 the World Health Organization (WHO) was formed. WHO works with other UN agencies to help people through out the world become healthier. This book takes a brief look at the structure of the World Health Organization and an in-depth look at WHO's efforts to eliminate smallpox through vaccines, and to drastically reduce childhood diseases. Chapters are included on the prevention of epidemics, efforts to stop violence toward girls and women, and attempts to provide clean water and good food to people around the world. The text is accompanied by insets on subjects such as the importance of preventing obesity and a WHO campaign called the Tobacco Free Initiative. Many full color photos, a brief glossary, a bibliography and an index are included. This book is part of the "International Organizations" series by World Almanac Library. 2004, World Almanac Library, Ages 10 up.—Rebecca Watson
Library Journal
Gr 5-8-These volumes pack a lot into 48 pages, giving a detailed treatment of each organization, from its founding to today's issues. They succeed in their attempts to expand both global awareness and an appreciation for much that First World children take for granted, such as safe water supplies, vaccinations, and human rights. Unfortunately, Amnesty gives short shrift to AI campaigns against human-rights abuses in the U.S. and readers may mistakenly conclude that there aren't any. Many eye-catching photographs depicting diverse cultures appear throughout. While all three texts are broken up with varied and colorful graphics, the books have a cramped feel to them, with nary a breath of white space between chapters. However, that should not deter students in need of information on these organizations. All three books provide ample material for reports and good lists of resources "to find out more."-Laurie von Mehren, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Parma, OH Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.Book Details
Published
August 1, 2003
Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pages
48
Format
Binding
ISBN
9780836855241