“world health organization”

Infections transmitted in health care settings are a growing problem and an issue of much concern. In order to minimise the risk, all health care personnel must follow appropriate infection control. The guidelines given in this book are all simple and practical to use in developing countries.... More

These guidelines have been adapted from the WHO GPA Guidelines on Clinical Management of HIV infections in adults. They have been adapted to each region at the level of the districts and the existing health and social services. It is a low-cost approach to treatments and clinical tests, aimed to ben... More

This book describes the history of HIV, the routes through which it is transmitted, measures for the prevention of HIV, the care and support needed to manage HIV, the drugs available and terms commonly used in AIDS communication. A comprehensive list of WHO/SEARO publications on AIDS is also given.... More

Provides model prescribing information for essential drugs used in the treatment of skin diseases. Emphasis is placed on skin diseases commonly found in developing countries, since rural communities in these areas continue to experience considerable disability, disfigurement, and distress caused by ... More

Provides model prescribing information for essential drugs used in the treatment of bacterial infections. This new volume includes drugs used for treating respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, perioral, dental and cardiovascular infections, as well as septicaemia and infections of the skin, soft t... More

A task-oriented manual for the training of community health workers in nutrition. Information and instructions are presented in two main parts. The first features chapters introducing the purpose and uses of the guidelines, the skills necessary to make the trainer a more effective teacher, and the b... More

Evaluates the findings of close to 600 studies aimed at determining whether the health risks associated with tobacco use are enhanced by co-exposure to numerous chemical, biological, and physical agents commonly found in the workplace. Co-exposures in the domestic and general environment, which are ... More

This report issues a call for urgent action to combat the growing epidemic of obesity, which now affects developing and industrialized countries alike. Adopting a public health approach, the report responds to both the enormity of health problems associated with obesity and the notorious difficulty ... More