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Globalization and Health.

Greg Martin1

  • 1London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, 1 Keppel Street, London, WC1E 7HT, UK. greg.martin@lshtm.ac.uk.

Globalization and Health
|April 26, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Globalization significantly impacts health outcomes, influencing disease spread and wellbeing. This journal emphasizes an open-access approach to explore these global health dynamics, prioritizing vulnerable populations.

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Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Public Health Policy
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Globalization is fundamentally altering the social and geographical landscape of health.
  • Global mobility facilitates the rapid spread of diseases and health determinants.
  • Economic liberalization and technological advancements are key drivers of these changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the journal "Globalization and Health" and its objectives.
  • To highlight the importance of open-access publishing in disseminating research.
  • To establish health as a critical barometer for evaluating globalization's successes and failures.

Main Methods:

  • This is an editorial, outlining the journal's scope and rationale.
  • It synthesizes existing knowledge on the interplay between globalization and health.
  • It establishes a framework for analyzing health as an indicator of global interconnectedness.

Main Results:

  • Globalization presents both risks and opportunities for human health and wellbeing.
  • Health outcomes are context-specific, influenced by global and local factors.
  • The journal will serve as a platform for interdisciplinary research in this field.

Conclusions:

  • A balanced perspective on globalization's health effects is crucial.
  • Health systems and outcomes are deeply intertwined with global processes.
  • Future research and policy must prioritize the health needs of the global poor.

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