Introduction to Global Health

Introduction to Global Health, 4th Edition by Kathryn H. Jacobsen offers a foundational overview of human population wellness across global communities. Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning in 2024, this 640-page textbook introduces undergraduate students, nursing students, and allied health students to essential principles in international health.

The content links individual biological life stages to wider environmental dynamics. Core chapters explore reproductive health, child and adolescent health, nutrition, healthy aging, and noncommunicable diseases. The material also incorporates contemporary health threats, featuring dedicated coverage of COVID-19, climate change, and planetary health issues.

To support instructional clarity, the text incorporates over 350 tables, figures, and photographs that present complex statistical data and demographic trends visually. This design fits general introductory curriculum requirements, offering accessible foundational content for students beginning their academic study in health disciplines.