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| Public Health Significance of Urban Pests |
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| EURO Nonserial Publication |
| Bonnefoy, X., Kampen, H., Sweeney, K. |
| WHO Regional Office for Europe |
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ISBN-13
9789289071888
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ISBN-10
9289071885
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Order Number
13400074
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Format
Paper Back
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Price
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120.00
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US$
144.00
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Developing countries:
CHF
84.00
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English
2008
582
pages
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| Summary |
Many urban planners and managers
erroneously assume that pest-borne
diseases are relics of the past. Since the
mid-20th century, however, major changes
in ecology, climate and human behaviour
have favoured the proliferation of urban
pests. Alarmingly, the dramatic rise in urban
sprawl has led to city suburbs becoming the
natural habitat of ticks, rodents and other
pests.
These changes make timely a new analysis
of the effects of present-day urban pests on
health. To this end, WHO invited
international experts in various pest-related
fields to identify the public health risk posed
by various pests and to suggest appropriate
prevention and control measures.
This book presents their conclusions and
formulates policy options for all levels of
decision-making on the future management
of pests and pest-related diseases. |
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