Dermatology in Public Health Environments A Comprehensive Textbook
This book provides a reference guide in the field of dermatology, presenting and discussing its interface with public health.Dermatological diseases are extremely common in populations around the globe, and the systematization of knowledge about these der
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Dermatology in Public Health Environments
Renan Rangel Bonamigo Sergio Ivan Torres Dornelles Editors
Dermatology in Public Health Environments A Comprehensive Textbook
Editors Renan Rangel Bonamigo, MD, PhD Dermatology Service of Clinical Hospital of Porto Alegre Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul Porto Alegre, Brazil
Sergio Ivan Torres Dornelles, MD, MSc Health Secretary of Rio Grande do Sul Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
Health Secretary of Rio Grande do Sul Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
Graduate Pathology Program of Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre Porto Alegre Brazil Santa Casa Hospital of Porto Alegre Porto Alegre Brazil
ISBN 978-3-319-33917-7 ISBN 978-3-319-33919-1 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-33919-1 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017960817 © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Foreword
The invitation to present Dermatology in Public Health Environments is certainly among the most honorable in the almost 30 years I devoted to public health dermatology. Having known the organizers for long time, I am sure that, in addition to the search for updated knowledge, high scientific rigor, and careful selection of experienced practicing professionals for writing the chapters, it was a work of love for my fellow beings. Dermatologic conditions are among the most frequent reasons for the seeking health care. They produce suffering, low quality of life, and overburden of services. They also generate direct and indirect high costs. Access to health services is difficult in middle- and low-income countries,
