Book chapters

Confronting Prejudice and Discrimination: 13 - Addressing bias in healthcare: Confrontation as a tool for bias reduction and patient and provider self-advocacy

Elsevier,

Confronting Prejudice and Discrimination, The Science of Changing Minds and Behaviors, 2019, Pages 275-297

This chapter advances SDGs 3 and 10 by proposing that patient confrontation of physician bias may serve as a self-advocacy tool that reduces physician bias and improves quality of patient care.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Tags:

Diversity and inclusion; Health and wellbeing, Global

Chapter 5 - Cognitive-behavioural therapy around the globe

Elsevier,

Global Mental Health and Psychotherapy, Adapting Psychotherapy for Low- and Middle-Income Countries, Global Mental Health in Practice, 2019, Pages 87-126

This chapter addresses Goal 3 by exploring the use of cognitive behavioral therapy to treat mental health needs in low and middle income countries.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Health and wellbeing; Health and population, Global

Chapter 10 - Cancer Immunology

Elsevier,

Introductory Immunology (Second Edition), Basic Concepts for Interdisciplinary Applications, 2019, Pages 123-131

Examines the coordinated effort of cells and blood components to detect and defend against cancers. Supports SDG 3.4.1 By 2030, reduce by one third mortality rate attributed to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Health and wellbeing; Health and population; Disaster risk reduction, Global

Global Mental Health and Psychotherapy: 16 - Psychotherapy for refugees and other populations exposed to conflict

Elsevier,

Global Mental Health and Psychotherapy

Adapting Psychotherapy for Low- and Middle-Income Countries, Global Mental Health in Practice, 2019, Pages 341-362

This chapter supports SDGs 3 and 16 by exploring the field of refugee mental health and focusing on interventions for vulnerable subpopulations such as women, child soldiers, and torture survivors.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions

Tags:

Access to justice; Health and wellbeing, Global

Chapter 9 - The Social, Cultural, and Familial Contexts Contributing to Childhood Obesity

Elsevier,

Global Perspectives on Childhood Obesity (Second Edition), Current Status, Consequences and Prevention, 2019, Pages 105-116

Argues that prevention of obesity in childhood as the most effective way of stemming the “obesity epidemic” over the long term. Supports SDG: 2.2.2 Prevalence of malnutrition (weight for height >+2 or
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 4: Quality education; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Tags:

Health and wellbeing; Health and population; Education, Global

Chapter 28 - Psychotherapy as an Intervention for Child Obesity

Elsevier,

Global Perspectives on Childhood Obesity (Second Edition), Current Status, Consequences and Prevention, 2019, Pages 351-361

Describes psychological techniques that may offer an effective approach to preventing severe obesity from developing during puberty. Supports SGD goal: 2.2.2 Prevalence of malnutrition
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Tags:

Health and wellbeing; Sustainable consumption and production; Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture, Global

Global Perspectives on Childhood Obesity (Second Edition): Current Status, Consequences and Prevention - Chapter 7 - Trends and Contemporary Racial/Ethnic and Socioeconomic Disparities in US Childhood Obesity

Elsevier,

Global Perspectives on Childhood Obesity, Second Edition, 2019, Pages 79-94

This content aligns with Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by examining the intersection of racial/ethnic disparities and obesity and overweight prevalence among US children.
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SDG:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities; Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Diversity and inclusion; Health and wellbeing, North America

Encyclopedia of Environmental Health, Second Edition, Diethylstilbestrol (DES) Exposure in Mothers and Offspring

Elsevier,

Encyclopedia of Environmental Health, Second Edition, 2019, Pages 108-110

This chapter content advances SDG 3 and 5 by explaining how diethylstilbestrol has been used in the past by obstetricians, gynecologists, and family physicians to treat pregnant women with the intent to prevent miscarriage, and the antimiscarriage use of this drug had side effects that became tragically clear soon after the commercialization showing the failure of adequate preclinical testing.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 5: Gender equality

Tags:

Health and wellbeing; Data & Analytics, Global

Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences, Third Edition - Coastal zone management

Elsevier,

Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences, Volume 6, 1 January 2019

This book chapter advances SDGs 11 and 12 by discussing the integrated coastal management approach to coastal zone management policy for a sustainable coast.
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SDG:

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Tags:

Oceans & Seas; Multi-stakeholder partnerships; Sustainable cities and human settlements, Global

Chapter 49 - Biomarkers of Alzheimer's Disease

Elsevier,

Biomarkers in Toxicology, Second Edition, 2019, Pages 885-894

This chapter advances the UN SDG goal 3 and 17 by discussing the etiology, disease mechanisms, and biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

Tags:

Health and wellbeing; Health and population; Health Impact, Global

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