Health Equity in a Globalizing Era: Past Challenges, Future Prospects (Original PDF from Publisher)

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Paperback: 464 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press; 1 edition (May 14, 2019)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0198835353
ISBN-13: 978-0198835356
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 1 x 9.2 inches

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Health Disparities and the Globalizing Era: Exploring the Interplay of Globalization and Health Equity

The stark disparities in health outcomes between nations and populations demand critical examination. To unravel the underlying causes, we must transcend traditional notions of global health and embrace a holistic understanding of globalization’s profound impact on health equity.

Health Equity in a Globalizing Era: Past Challenges, Future Prospects delves into the intricacies of globalization’s influence on global health outcomes, exposing the critical role of social determinants of health. Drawing on principles of political economy, this comprehensive work elucidates key globalization concepts and theories, providing a foundational framework for understanding the field.

Through incisive case studies, illustrations, and groundbreaking research, the book illuminates the multifaceted pathways connecting globalization to health equity outcomes. It meticulously explores the ramifications of globalization on migration patterns, labor markets, trade and investment regulations, international development aid, healthcare systems, infectious and non-communicable disease risks, environmental health, and the gendered aspects of globalization’s impact on health.

Furthermore, the book underscores the need for transformative changes in the global governance structure, emphasizing the pivotal role of human rights and a robust civil society in fostering health justice. It postulates the imperative for a more equitable global health order, one that recognizes the multidimensional factors shaping health outcomes.

Ideal for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in global health, researchers, and practitioners in government policy and health/development organizations, Health Equity in a Globalizing Era: Past Challenges, Future Prospects serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking to navigate the complexities of globalization and its impact on global public health. Its insightful analysis and forward-looking perspectives contribute significantly to our evolving comprehension of globalization and health equity.

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Product Details

Paperback: 464 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press; 1 edition (May 14, 2019)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0198835353
ISBN-13: 978-0198835356
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 1 x 9.2 inches

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