Intro to Global Health

Question 1

define global health

Answer 1

worldwide improvement of health, reduction of disparities and protection against global threats that disregard national borders

Question 2

Key drivers of global health

Answer 2

foreign policy - positive reputation to make alliances
security - protect ones population
charity - fight against poverty
investment - maximising economic development
public health - decrease WW burden of disease

Question 3

Where do inequalities arise from

Answer 3

uneven distribution of power, resources and status - social injustice

Question 4

define globalisation

Answer 4

in incorporation of national economies into a WW system

Question 5

globalisations influences on health

Answer 5

pathogen flows 
people flows
information flows 
trade flows 
financial flows

Question 6

benefits of globalisation

Answer 6

economic developments lift people out of poverty

opportunities for education and participation

Question 7

challenges of globalisation

Answer 7

populaation fuels resource competition and food prices rise

already challenged infrastructures struggle to cope