Global Health Inequities

Fernando De Maio is Associate Professor in Sociology at DePaul University, USA. He has widely researched and published in the field of health inequities, particularly in Latin America. He is author of Health and Social Theory, also published by Palgrave Macmillan.

"This book is an important reference for anyone with an interest in global inequity in health. The book is erudite and accessible, offering an innovative approach not just to the study of health but also to broader sociological debate on globalization. The book deserves a wide readership." - Kate Reed, Senior Lecturer in Medical Sociology, University of Sheffield, UK "This book stands out from its competitors by taking an engaged approach to the political dimensions that lie behind global health policies to reduce health inequalities." - Paul Higgs, Professor of Sociology of the Ageing, University College London, UK "Well researched, well written, and well worth the read." - Michael Hayes, Director of Health Research and Education, University of Victoria, Canada

• 1. Introduction2. Understanding Global Health3. The Epidemiological Transition4. The Burden of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases5. Neglected Tropical Diseases6. Treating the Sick7. Reducing Health InequitiesConclusion.