Science of Health Disparities Research, Hardcover by Dankwa-mullan, Irene (ED...

Description: Science of Health Disparities Research, Hardcover by Dankwa-mullan, Irene (EDT); Perez-Stable, Eliseo J. (EDT); Gardner, Kevin L. (EDT); Zhang, Xinzhi (EDT); Rosario, Adelaida M. (EDT), ISBN 1119374812, ISBN-13 9781119374817, Brand New, Free shipping in the US The Science of Health Disparities Research is an indispensable source of up-to-date information on clinical and translational health disparities science. Building upon the advances in health disparities research over the past decade, this authoritative volume informs policies and practices addressing the diseases, disorders, and gaps in health outcomes that are more prevalent in minority populations and socially disadvantaged communities. Contributions by recognized scholars and leaders in the field-featuring contemporary research, conceptual models, and a broad range of scientific perspectives-provide an interdisciplinary approach to reducing inequalities in population health, encouraging community engagement in the research process, and promoting social justice. In-depth chapters help readers better understand the framework for conducting minority health and health disparities science, while demonstrating the importance of advancing theory, refining measurement, improving investigative methods, and diversifying scientific research. In 26 chapters, th examines topics including the etiology of health disparities, the determinants of population health, and community-engaged research interventions in populations with health disparities. Providing a unified framework on the principles and applications of the science of health disparities research, this important volume: Defines the field of health disparities science and suggests new directions in scholarship and research. Explains basic definitions, principles, and concepts for identifying, understanding and addressing health disparities. Provides guidance on both conducting health disparities research and translating the results. Examines how social, historical and contemporary injustices may influence the health of racial and ethnic minorities. Illustrates the increasing national and global importance of addressing health disparities. Discusses population health training, capacity-building, and the transdisciplinary tools needed to advance health equity. Irene Dankwa-Mullan, MD, MPH, Chief Health Equity Officer, IBM Watson Health, IBM Corporation, and formerly Deputy Director, Division of Scientific Programs, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health. Eliseo J. Perez-Stable, MD Director, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health. Kevin L. Gardner, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University and formerly Acting Scientific Director, Division of Intramural Research, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health. Xinzhi Zhang, MD, PhD, FACE, FRSM, Program Director, Division of Clinical Innovation, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences and formerly Program Director, Division of Scientific Programs, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health. Adelaida M. Rosario, PhD, Commissioned Corps Headquarters, Office of the Surgeon General, and formerly Program Director, Division of Scientific Programs, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health.

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