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Globalisation and public health.

D Bettcher1, K Lee

  • 1Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, Tobacco Free Initiative, World Health Organisation, Geneva, Switzerland. bettcherd@who.int

Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
|January 22, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Globalisation significantly impacts public health, presenting both opportunities and challenges. This glossary clarifies key terms in the complex globalisation and health debate for a multidisciplinary approach.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Globalisation Studies

Background:

  • Globalisation is a pervasive 21st-century concept with diverse interpretations, offering potential benefits or posing threats to public health.
  • The literature on globalisation and health reveals confusion in terminology and definitions, necessitating clearer understanding.
  • Health determinants are increasingly multisectoral, requiring a multidisciplinary approach to address global challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the complex relationship between globalisation and public health.
  • To define core terms within the globalisation and public health discourse.
  • To provide an accessible entry point to the debate for researchers and policymakers.

Main Methods:

  • Compilation of a glossary of core terms related to globalisation and public health.
  • Review of existing literature to identify areas of terminological confusion.
  • Selection of essential terms to illuminate the globalisation-health nexus.

Main Results:

  • Identified significant confusion in the application of terminology and definition of concepts in the globalisation and health field.
  • Assembled a glossary of core terms to aid understanding.
  • Demonstrated the richness and complexity of the globalisation and public health debate.

Conclusions:

  • A clear understanding of terminology is crucial for effectively addressing the public health impacts of globalisation.
  • A multidisciplinary approach, incorporating policy analyses in trade, environment, and international law, is essential.
  • The glossary serves as a valuable resource for navigating the evolving field of globalisation and public health.

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