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Frontlist Talking Points Ebk Pub Date: January 19, 2018<br />
Gale Encyclopedia of Emerging Diseases Print Pub Date: January 19, 2018<br />
Teaching Points<br />
Although measles were eliminated from the United States in<br />
2000 (no continuous measles transmissions for more than 12<br />
months), a reemergence began in 2008, with a record number<br />
of measles cases in 2014 (since elimination in 2000).<br />
(CDC.gov)<br />
“The Ebola virus epidemic that emerged in 2014 in West<br />
Africa illustrates how a virus that previously affected only<br />
small groups of people, perhaps a few hundred, can sweep<br />
rapidly through an area to affect tens of thousands, and<br />
become extremely difficult to contain.” (Baylor College of<br />
Medicine)<br />
”Despite progress, approximately 42,000 adults and 300<br />
children in the United States die each year from vaccinepreventable<br />
diseases.” (HealthyPeople.gov)<br />
At a Glance<br />
Print Price: $285. Ebk Price: $313.50<br />
1 volume; 450 total pages<br />
Full color<br />
117 total entries<br />
90 photos and illustrations<br />
Print ISBN: 9781410380777<br />
eBook ISBN: 9781410380784<br />
Market Needs<br />
The abundance of health information available to consumers via the internet can be overwhelming, highly<br />
technical, or of questionable authority. This resource gives patients and caregivers reliable and understandable<br />
information about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of emerging infectious diseases so that they can<br />
better understand the issues and make informed choices and plans. This title complements information from<br />
healthcare providers by clearly and authoritatively explaining many of the health concerns and treatments<br />
related to emerging diseases. Easy-to-read without the use of technical jargon, entries are thorough, well<br />
organized, and enhanced with color photos and illustrations. Related entries and resource lists give readers<br />
suggestions for further research; organizations listed can provide additional assistance.<br />
Markets<br />
Public: The medical titles in the well-established Gale Encyclopedia of … product family are designed to give<br />
laypersons clear, accurate, and easy-to-use information. Many public-library patrons---parents, students,<br />
caregivers, newly diagnosed patients---seek authoritative but accessible information on health topics.<br />
School: The accessible coverage of topics affecting students makes this suitable for school libraries, Career<br />
and Technical Education programs, and magnet programs in health fields.<br />
Academic: Basic foundational content on health and wellness topics make this title suitable for university and<br />
community college health-related programs.<br />
Description and Key Features:<br />
This first edition of The Gale Encyclopedia of Emerging Diseases is a comprehensive guide and a unique<br />
source of information on infectious diseases that have either lately appeared for the first time in a population or<br />
have recently rapidly increased in incidence. It is a brand-new addition to the successful Gale Encyclopedia of<br />
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