Principles of Medicine in Africa

Abstract

Fully revised and updated, this new edition of a comprehensive reference reflects an in-depth understanding of current major influences on health and disease in Africa. It includes a greatly expanded section on non-communicable diseases as well as coverage of HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and other major infections in the continent. Compiled by well-known international authorities, it will be an essential text for medical students or personnel requiring the most complete and up-to-date reference book on medicine in Africa. Second Edition published by Oxford University Press Hb (1991): 0-192-61337-5