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Globalisation: what is it and how does it affect health?

Kelley Lee1

  • 1Centre on Global Change and Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT, United Kingdom. kelley.lee@lshtm.ac.uk

The Medical Journal of Australia
|February 13, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Globalisation's health effects are complex, with both benefits and drawbacks. Sustainable globalisation requires equitable health considerations for long-term success.

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Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Socioeconomic Determinants of Health

Background:

  • The term "globalisation" is frequently misused, necessitating a clearer understanding of its processes and impacts.
  • Globalisation's effects on human health are multifaceted, presenting both advantages and disadvantages.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the concept of globalisation and its intricate relationship with human health.
  • To analyze the variable health outcomes associated with globalisation across diverse populations.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of existing literature and policy documents on globalisation and health.
  • Synthesis of research on the differential impacts of globalisation based on demographic and socioeconomic factors.

Main Results:

  • Health impacts of globalisation are unevenly distributed, influenced by geography, sex, age, ethnicity, education, and socioeconomic status.
  • Globalisation is not an immutable force; its trajectory can be shaped by policy and societal choices.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need to develop sustainable forms of globalisation that equitably distribute health benefits and mitigate risks.
  • The health community must actively participate in globalisation research and policy debates to promote health-promoting values.
  • Acknowledging and addressing health impacts is crucial for the enduring sustainability of globalisation processes.

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