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[Medical globalization and local culture.]
1Epidemiologo, Firenze.
Recenti Progressi in Medicina
|April 12, 2017
Summary
Biomedical globalization increases health inequalities and scientific debate polarization. This study discusses improving access to open scientific discussions for Italian professionals and the public, using vaccine debates as examples.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Medical Ethics
- Sociology of Science
Background:
- Biomedical globalization coexists with local disparities and suffering.
- The internet and social media exacerbate polarization in medical and scientific discourse.
- Public health issues, such as vaccination, highlight these challenges.