Global health governance and policy: an introduction

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of contents -- Illustrations -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- 1 Introduction -- Notes -- References -- Section 1 Globalization, development and health -- 2 Development, globalization and health -- 2.1 The idea of development -- 2.1.1 The attributes of development -- 2.1.2 Overturning the paradigm -- 2.2 What is globalization? -- 2.2.1 The three dimensions of the globalization process -- 2.2.1.1 The spatial dimension -- 2.1.1.2 The temporal dimension -- 2.2.1.3 The cognitive dimension -- 2.3 The impact of globalization on human health -- 2.3.1 Looking for a methodological framing -- 2.3.2 Is globalization good for your health? -- Notes -- References -- 3 Global estimates of health indicators -- 3.1 Need and use of global health estimates -- 3.2 The Global Burden of Disease Study -- 3.3 Global health estimate challenges -- Notes -- References -- 4 The right to health and the evolution of public health strategies in the context of global development policies -- 4.1 The global right to health -- 4.2 From disease eradication programs to health for all and primary health care -- 4.3 The international financial institutions and health systems reform -- 4.3.1 From the debt crisis to structural adjustment plans -- 4.3.2 Structural adjustment and health sector reform -- 4.4 Local health systems and health promotion -- 4.5 Sectorial programs and poverty reduction strategies -- 4.6 Health returns to the center of the global debate -- 4.7 The right to health and commercial interests -- 4.8 The renewed interest in a systemic vision -- Notes -- References -- Section 2 Global governance and health -- 5 Global governance in health -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 From international to global health governance, and global governance for health -- 5.3 Global health governance map -- References.

Global Health Governance and Policy outlines the fundamentals of global health, a key element of sustainable development. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, it explores the relationship between the globalization process and global health's social, political, economic and environmental determinants. It points the attention to the actors and forces that shape global policies and actions with an impact on peoples' health in an increasingly complex global governance context. Topics discussed include: The relationship between globalization and the determinants of health The essentials of global health measurements The evolution of public health strategies in the context of the global development agenda The actors and influencers of global health governance The role of health systems The dynamics and mechanisms of global health financing and Development Assistance for Health Career opportunities in global health governance, management and policy Looking in depth at some of the more significant links between neoliberal globalization, global policies and health, Global Health Governance and Policy: An Introduction discusses some specific health issues of global relevance such as changes in the ecosystem, epidemics and the spread of infectious diseases, the global transformation of the food system, the tobacco epidemic, human migration, macroeconomic processes and global financial crisis, trade and access to health services, drugs and vaccines, and eHealth and the global "health 4.0" challenge. Written by a team of experienced practitioners, scientists and teachers, this textbook is ideal for students of all levels and professionals in a variety of disciplines with an interest in global health

Links between globalization, development, and health -- Global health measurements data and trends -- The right to health and the evolution of public health strategies in the context of the global development agenda -- From global health governance to global governance for health -- International institutions : the United Nations system -- Governments and their groupings -- Non-state actors -- Global action networks and transnational hybrid organizations -- Future challenges toward global governance for health -- Neoliberal globalization, global policies and health -- Health systems in the global health landscape -- Global health financing and development assistance for health -- Career opportunities in global health governance, management and policy.

Global Health Governance and Policy outlines the fundamentals of global health, a key element of sustainable development. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, it explores the relationship between the globalization process and global health's social, political, economic and environmental determinants. It points the attention to the actors and forces that shape global policies and actions with an impact on peoples' health in an increasingly complex global governance context. Topics discussed include: The relationship between globalization and the determinants of health The essentials of global health measurements The evolution of public health strategies in the context of the global development agenda The actors and influencers of global health governance The role of health systems The dynamics and mechanisms of global health financing and Development Assistance for Health Career opportunities in global health governance, management and policy Looking in depth at some of the more significant links between neoliberal globalization, global policies and health, Global Health Governance and Policy: An Introduction discusses some specific health issues of global relevance such as changes in the ecosystem, epidemics and the spread of infectious diseases, the global transformation of the food system, the tobacco epidemic, human migration, macroeconomic processes and global financial crisis, trade and access to health services, drugs and vaccines, and eHealth and the global "health 4.0" challenge. Written by a team of experienced practitioners, scientists and teachers, this textbook is ideal for students of all levels and professionals in a variety of disciplines with an interest in global health.