Lecture 9.1: Introduction to Global Health Flashcards
What is Global Health?
Health problems, issues, and concerns that:
* Transcend national boundaries
* May be influenced by circumstances in other countries
* Are best addressed by co-operative actions & solutions
What is Public Health?
The health of the population as a whole, especially as the subject of government regulation and support
What is International Health?
Focuses on the health of participating countries with intention to affect non-participating countries
Why Care About Global Health? (3)
- Diseases Spread
- Economic Impact
- Most Countries are Unprepared (70%)
What is Global Burden of Disease?
- It is a tool that provides a comprehensive picture of
mortality and disability across countries, time, age,
and sex - It quantifies health loss from hundreds of diseases,
injuries, and risk factors, so that health systems can be
improved and disparities eliminated
Name 5 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals?
- No Poverty
- Zero Hunger
- Good Health and Well-being
- Quality Education
- Gender Equality
- Clean Water and Sanitation
- Affordable and Clean Energy
- Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Reduced Inequality
- Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Responsible Consumption and Production
- Climate Action
- Life Below Water
- Life on Land
- Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
- Partnerships to achieve the Goal
Types of Global Health Threats (3 Categories)
- Infections
- Non-Communicable Diseases
- Injury
- Other
Types of Global Health Threats: Infections (4 Sections)
- Seasonal Epidemics
- Endemic Infections
- Drug Resistance
- Pandemics
Types of Global Health Threats: Injury (5 Sections)
- Gang Violence
- RTAs
- Natural Disasters
- Industrial Accidents
- Armed Conflict
Types of Global Health Threats: Other (5 Sections)
- Malnutrition
- Political Instability
- Poverty
- Trade
- Travel
- Industrialisation
- Climate Change
Health Impacts of Armed Conflict (5)
- Civilians and Forces killed
- Indirect-mortality during complex emergencies
(diarrhoeal diseases, acute respiratory infections,
neonatal causes and malaria) - Destruction of power supply, sewage treatment, and
other protection of food and water supplies - Mental health problems
- Long term health consequences (disability)
Social Impacts of Armed Conflict (7)
- Widows
- Orphans & Child-headed families
- M/F ratio
- War-related disability
- Poverty and ill health
- Non-functional public services
- The society is largely made of conflict survivors
How Do We Protect & Promote Health at the Global Level?
- World Health Organisation (WHO) plays an essential
role in the global governance of health and disease - International Health Regulations (IHR) (legally binding
instrument of international law)
The 196 nations/states bound by the IHR must…? (5)
- Designate a responsible authority, available at all
times for communication and collaboration with WHO
on emerging Public Health risks - Develop national capacity to ensure ability to detect,
assess, notify & report events of Public Health concern - Submit notification to WHO within 24 hours of receipt
of information of event which constitutes a Public
Health emergency of International concern - Consult with WHO on Public Health matters not
requiring formal notification, or for which there is
insufficient information to warrant notification - Develop capacity to respond promptly & effectively to
PH risks and emergencies
5 Reasons the IHR matters
- Health Threats have no Borders
- Travel & Trade are made Safer
- Global Health Security is Enhanced
- Daily Threats are kept under Control
- All Sectors Benefit
