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Militarism and world health.

¹Program in Health Science and Human Survival, University of California, San Francisco 94143.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)

|April 1, 1992

Summary

Militarism significantly impacts global health by diverting resources, suppressing dissent, and damaging environments, worsening poverty and inequality. International health efforts must address these militaristic causes and effects for vulnerable populations.

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Area of Science:

Global Health
Socioeconomics
Political Science

Background:

Militarism is an increasing driver of poor health among impoverished global populations.
It contributes to cycles of inequality, political instability, and military repression in developing nations.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the multifaceted health impacts of militarism in less developed nations.
To highlight the role of security doctrines in exacerbating health crises.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of social, political, and economic factors.
Identification of key health impacts associated with militaristic policies.

Main Results:

Five major health impacts identified: resource diversion, dissent suppression, military classism, environmental damage, and increased crime/terrorism.
The Persian Gulf War's demand for high-tech weapons may worsen Third World debt and poverty.

Conclusions:

International health workers must integrate the study of militarism's causes and effects into their research.
Organizations promoting disarmament and environmental preservation can support global health initiatives.

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