Globalization and Health in the New Millennium

2004 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda Seid ◽  
Richard Harris
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Population Health ◽  
Health Inequities ◽  
Vantage Point ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Health It ◽  
The World ◽  
Global Spread ◽  
Health Related

AbstractThis essay provides an overview of the linkages between globalization and health. It examines many of the global health issues associated with the globalization of economic, political, social, and cultural forces in the world today. The conceptualization and analysis of these linkages between globalization and health and the effects of globalization on population health are discussed from the vantage point of various perspectives. Particular attention is given to the global spread of disease, the diseases of globalization, the health inequities associated with globalization, the effects of globalization on environmental health, and the globalization of health-related technologies.

Informal Recyclers’ Health Inequities in Vancouver, BC

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 321-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josie Wittmer ◽  
Kate Parizeau
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Health ◽  
Social Determinants Of Health ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Health Inequities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Determinants Of Health ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Health Related

We explore informal recyclers’ perceptions and experiences of the social determinants of health in Vancouver, Canada, and investigate the factors that contribute to the environmental health inequities they experience. Based on in-depth interviews with 40 informal recyclers and 7 key informants, we used a social determinants of health framework to detail the health threats that informal recyclers associated with their work and the factors that influenced their access to health-related resources and services. Our analysis reveals that the structural factors influencing environmental health inequities included insufficient government resources for low-income urbanites; the potential for stigma, clientization, and discrimination at some health and social service providers; and the legal marginalization of informal recycling and associated activities. We conclude that Vancouver's informal recyclers experience inequitable access to health-related resources and services, and they are knowledgeable observers of the factors that influence their own health and well-being.

scholarly journals Letter From The Editors

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Long ◽  
Harrison Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Public Health Research ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Great Uncertainty ◽  
Scientific Innovation ◽  
Innovative Solutions ◽  
The World ◽  
Human Adaptability

This past year has been characterized by great uncertainty, turmoil, and profound loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No matter where in the world you are, there is no doubt in our minds that some aspect of your life has been altered. However, in some ways, the pandemic has also provided opportunities to showcase our human adaptability, resilience, and scientific innovation. The pandemic has also renewed focus on the vital roles that public health research and advocacy play in ensuring our collective wellbeing in society. Therefore, it has never been more important for our journal to continue our mission of relaying innovative solutions to interdisciplinary global health issues from a variety of academic, cultural, and geographic perspectives.

Taiwan’s Participation in the World Organisation for Animal Health (oie): Modalities, Utility, and Challenges

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-33
Author(s):  
Vincent Rollet
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Global Health Security ◽  
International Organisations ◽  
Health Governance ◽  
Health Security ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Related ◽  
World Organisation

Abstract This article explores the utility of membership in international organisations for states with specific status within the international community, focusing on Taiwan’s surprisingly neglected involvement in the World Organisation for Animal Health or oie (Office International des Épizooties). The paper shows that in addition to its contribution to the legitimisation of Taiwan’s identities, such participation has also enabled Taiwan to shape international norms in the field of animal health, increase international cooperation opportunities, strengthen domestic and global health security, and facilitate the trade of animal health-related products. Additionally, it has contributed to the domestic implementation of international animal health norms and helped increase the accountability of Taiwanese authorities in the domain of animal health management. Despite tremendous challenges, Taiwan still has plenty of opportunities to enhance its participation in global health governance through its membership in oie.

scholarly journals TOBACCO INTAKE STATUS–A REVIEW

2019 ◽  
pp. 126-127
Author(s):  
C. KUMARESAN
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Pregnancy Outcomes ◽  
Disease Burden ◽  
World Wide ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Tobacco Products ◽  
The World ◽  
Cardiovascular Mortality Risk

One of the global health issues is tobacco consumption, either in the form of smoked tobacco and smokeless tobacco (ST). In the world wide more than 300 million people consumes various ST product. Tobacco makes addiction and cause cancer, the cardiovascular mortality risk level more and poor pregnancy outcomes. The smoked tobacco and ST causes major disease burden in different countries and regions. This article reviews briefly about the various health issues causes by tobacco products consumption and its effects of stimulating diseases.

scholarly journals Environmental Issues Are Health Issues

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Inauen ◽  
Nadja Contzen ◽  
Vivan Frick ◽  
Philipp Kadel ◽  
Jan Keller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Health ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
Behavior Change Theory ◽  
Integrative View ◽  
Health Related ◽  
To Come

Abstract. Increasing demands on ecosystems, decreasing biodiversity, and climate change are among the most pressing environmental issues of our time. As changing weather conditions are leading to increased vector-borne diseases and heat- and flood-related deaths, it is entering collective consciousness: environmental issues are human health issues. In public health, the field addressing these issues is known as environmental health. This field addresses both the effects people have on their environment as well as the effects of the environment on people. Psychology, as a discipline concerned with explaining, predicting, and changing behavior has much to contribute to these issues because human behavior is key in promoting environmental health. To date, however, an integrative view of environmental health in psychology is lacking, hampering urgently needed progress. In this paper, we review how the environment and human health are intertwined, and that much can be gained through a systemic view of environmental health in psychology. Based on a review of the literature, we suggest that psychologists unite efforts to promote an integrative science and practice of environmental health psychology, and jointly address environmental-health related behavior. The research agenda for this field will include integrating behavior change theory and intervention approaches. Thereby, psychology can potentially make an important contribution to sustained environmental health for generations to come.

The Politics of Intergovernmental Organizations in Global Health

2018 ◽  
pp. 345-365
Author(s):  
Tine Hanrieder
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
World Health ◽  
Intergovernmental Organizations ◽  
Autonomous Action ◽  
The World Bank ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Cross Fertilization

The rules and services of intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) such as the World Health Organization, the World Bank, and even the World Trade Organization affect health outcomes around the globe. Health-related IGOs have grown more numerous and more powerful but also more contested. This chapter explores the role of health-related IGOs in two main sections. The first section discusses the power of IGOs in global health, focusing on their capacity for autonomous action and their authority vis-à-vis states. The second section explores dynamics of change in and between health-related IGOs. The aim of the chapter is to outline productive cross-fertilization between the global health and IGO literatures.

Human Rights Treaty Bodies

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Mason Meier ◽  
Virgínia Brás Gomes
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Global Health ◽  
International Institutions ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Treaty Body ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Public Health Practitioners

This chapter assesses the role of human rights treaty bodies in monitoring, interpreting, and adjudicating health-related human rights obligations, facilitating accountability for the realization of human rights in health policy. With each core human rights treaty having its own corresponding human rights treaty body, these international institutions influence states and galvanize advocates to take action to realize human rights across a range of global health issues. Describing treaty body efforts to monitor state implementation, interpret human rights, and adjudicate individual complaints, this chapter examines the evolving composition and functions of these treaty bodies and analyzes their effectiveness in facilitating the implementation of human rights as a basis for global health. Given recent United Nations efforts to strengthen treaty body functions and streamline monitoring processes, treaty bodies provide complementary approaches for public health practitioners to support accountability for the implementation of health-related human rights.

scholarly journals Are nanomaterials really safe?

JMS SKIMS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-76
Author(s):  
Farooq A Shiekh ◽  
Mohammad Uzair Lodhi ◽  
Syed Douhath Yousuf ◽  
Taha A Qureshi ◽  
Syed Mudassar
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Vantage Point ◽  
Environmental Health And Safety ◽  
Novel Materials ◽  
The World ◽  
Risk Assessment And Management

Nanotechnology is not but many nanoscale technologies with powerful engineering to control nanomaterials or matter-building atom-by-atom is gaining speed and focus. Although, the organization and creation of nanotechnology products or materials is not random, unfortunately a little is done about the mechanisms or rules that govern its assembly and toxicity. As a result, environmental health and safety agencies around the world continue to grapple with how best to regulate these novel materials. Taken together, the focus must be directed towards approaches and sophisticated tools for risk assessment and management. This review article continues the debate and offers a unique view perspective from the vantage point of a nanotechnologist. JMS 2018: 21 (2):72-76

scholarly journals Legal Pluralism as a Theory for the Challenges on Environmental Health

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (36) ◽  
pp. 233-256
Author(s):  
Ronald Ralf Becerra Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Health ◽  
Industrial Pollution ◽  
Legal Pluralism ◽  
Legal Positivism ◽  
State Sovereignty ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Health It ◽  
Economic Interests ◽  
Positive Law ◽  
Hard Law

This paper intends to justify the theory of legal pluralism for studying environmen-tal health issues. The positive law approach has made some headway, although some areas of environmental health seem to be incipient. Hard law has encoun-tered difficulties to succeed in enforcing industrial pollution or water contamina-tion. Furthermore, national jurisdictions are prone to support particular economic interests. This conundrum of legal positivism encourages challenging it with the theory of pluralism. It is found that the latter might allow deliberation and active participation of non-state actors within environmental health. It is also discussed that the plurality of law allows certain flexibility due to its little hierarchization, the lack of theoretical rules and the relaxation of state sovereignty.

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) role in suicide prevention

2021 ◽  
pp. 757-760
Author(s):  
Danuta Wasserman
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
The World ◽  
Expert Meeting ◽  
Health Action ◽  
Health Organization

The World Health Organization (WHO)—a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN)—is a global organization that stimulates international action on global health issues, with the ultimate goal of having the highest possible level of health attained by all people. In 1993, the UN and WHO International Expert Meeting on Guidelines for the Formulation and Implementation of Comprehensive National Strategies for the Prevention of Suicidal Behaviour was held, which resulted in a set of guidelines that encourage national suicide prevention strategies. Moreover, suicide prevention became a global health priority and was integrated into the WHO Mental Health Action Plan 2013–2020. This text will discuss the WHO’s key roles in suicide prevention, such as: establishing international and interdisciplinary partnerships; collecting, compiling, and disseminating essential information; providing sound, clear, and reliable guidance; and establishing effective, cost-effective, and innovative services for suicide prevention.

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