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SW 3200: Cultural Diversity: Health

Books in Walker Library

Multicultural Approaches to Health and Wellness in America by Regan A. R. Gurung (Editor)
Call Number: Walker Library - 2nd Floor 362.1 M9192
ISBN: 9781440803499
Publication Date: 2014-01-01
This unique two-volume set describes the variety of cultural approaches to health practiced by people of varying cultural heritages and places them in stark context with traditional Western approaches to health care and medicine
Health Promotion in Multicultural Populations by Robert M. Huff; Michael V. Kline
Call Number: Walker Library - 2nd Floor 362.1089 P94h 2007
ISBN: 9781412939119
Publication Date: 2008-06-11
The thoroughly updated Second Edition of Health Promotion in Multicultural Populations grounds readers in the understanding that health promotion programs in multicultural settings require an in-depth knowledge of the cultural group being targeted.
Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness by Rachel E. Spector
Call Number: Walker Library - 2nd Floor 362.10425 Sp31c 2013
ISBN: 9780132840064
Publication Date: 2012-08-08
The eighth edition of this well-respected book continues to promote an awareness of the dimensions and complexities involved in caring for people from diverse cultural backgrounds

Websites with info

FastStats - Health of Hispanic or Latino Population
FastStats - Health of American Indian or Alaska Native Population
FastStats - Health of Asian or Pacific Islander Population
FastStats - Health of Black or African American Population
FastStats - Health of Mexican American Population
Hispanic American Health: MedlinePlus
Every racial or ethnic group has specific health concerns. On this page, you'll find links to health issues that affect Hispanic Americans. Includes research, journal articles, statistics, news, etc.
Hispanic/Latino - The Office of Minority Health
Selected data on specific diseases or conditions.
Minority Population Profiles - The Office of Minority Health
These profiles provide detailed demographic, language fluency (where relevant), education, economic, insurance coverage and health status information, as well as full census reports.
Includes African American Health, American Indian Health, Asian American Health, Hispanic/Latino Health, and Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Health.
Native American Health: MedlinePlus
EXCELLENT source of info
MedlinePlus - Search Results for: Asian american health
MedlinePlus - Search Results for: african american health

Quality Health Servies for Hispanics: The Cultural competency Component

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