Emerging Issues in Global Health
Globally, the rate of deaths from noncommunicable causes, such as heart
disease, stroke, and injuries, is growing. At the same time, the number of
deaths from infectious diseases, such as malaria, tuberculosis, and
vaccine-preventable diseases, is decreasing. Many developing countries must now
deal with a “dual burden” of disease: they must continue to prevent and control
infectious diseases, while also addressing the health threats from
noncommunicable diseases and environmental health risks. As social and economic
conditions in developing countries change and their health systems and
surveillance improve, more focus will be needed to address noncommunicable
diseases, mental health, substance abuse disorders, and, especially, injuries
(both intentional and unintentional). Some countries are beginning to establish
programs to address these issues. For example, Kenya has implemented programs
for road traffic safety and violence prevention.
Expanding international trade introduces new health risks. A complex
international distribution chain has resulted in potential international
outbreaks due to foodborne infections, poor quality pharmaceuticals, and
contaminated consumer goods.
The world community is finding better ways to confront major health threats.
WHO, through the 2005 IHR, proposes new
guidance and promotes cooperation between developed and developing countries on
emerging health issues of global importance. The IHR require countries to
develop appropriate surveillance and response capacities to address these
health concerns. All of these issues will require enhanced U.S. collaboration
with other countries to protect and promote better health for all.
Globally, the rate of deaths from noncommunicable causes, such as heart
disease, stroke, and injuries, is growing. At the same time, the number of
deaths from infectious diseases, such as malaria, tuberculosis, and
vaccine-preventable diseases, is decreasing. Many developing countries must now
deal with a “dual burden” of disease: they must continue to prevent and control
infectious diseases, while also addressing the health threats from
noncommunicable diseases and environmental health risks. As social and economic
conditions in developing countries change and their health systems and
surveillance improve, more focus will be needed to address noncommunicable
diseases, mental health, substance abuse disorders, and, especially, injuries
(both intentional and unintentional). Some countries are beginning to establish
programs to address these issues. For example, Kenya has implemented programs
for road traffic safety and violence prevention.
Expanding international trade introduces new health risks. A complex
international distribution chain has resulted in potential international
outbreaks due to foodborne infections, poor quality pharmaceuticals, and
contaminated consumer goods.
The world community is finding better ways to confront major health threats.
WHO, through the 2005 IHR, proposes new
guidance and promotes cooperation between developed and developing countries on
emerging health issues of global importance. The IHR require countries to
develop appropriate surveillance and response capacities to address these
health concerns. All of these issues will require enhanced U.S. collaboration
with other countries to protect and promote better health for all.
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Are we coming up with vaccines for the diseases? If we don't do anything , then there will be an increase in diseases and death.
More diseases will spread , and a lot more people will be killed. We will have half of our population.
Are we coming up with vaccines for the diseases? If we don't do anything , then there will be an increase in diseases and death.
More diseases will spread , and a lot more people will be killed. We will have half of our population.
Tobacco
Last updated Sunday, January 05, 2014.
It is well known that tobacco smoking kills millions. But it also exacerbates
poverty, contributes to world hunger by diverting prime land away from food
production, damages the environment and reduces economic productivity. Second
hand smoking also affects other people’s lives.
Despite many attempts to prevent it, a global tobacco control treaty became
international law in 2005.
However, challenges still remain as tobacco companies try to hit back, for
example, by targeting developing nations, increasing advertising at children and
women, attempting to undermine global treaties and influence trade talks,
etc.
http://www.globalissues.org/
Last updated Sunday, January 05, 2014.
It is well known that tobacco smoking kills millions. But it also exacerbates
poverty, contributes to world hunger by diverting prime land away from food
production, damages the environment and reduces economic productivity. Second
hand smoking also affects other people’s lives.
Despite many attempts to prevent it, a global tobacco control treaty became
international law in 2005.
However, challenges still remain as tobacco companies try to hit back, for
example, by targeting developing nations, increasing advertising at children and
women, attempting to undermine global treaties and influence trade talks,
etc.
http://www.globalissues.org/
RESPONSE TO ARTICLE:
if we know that tobacco can cause all this to happen , why do still have it on the market ? i understand that it a very good product in the markets , but if you know that it does this much harm why hurt millions? its like cause and affect. In my opinion , tobacco companies are looking at the money that is being mad instead of what can happen if tobacco is produced and sold to people. in all cases its a case of ignorance and unintelligence. don't they know that it affects them too?
if we know that tobacco can cause all this to happen , why do still have it on the market ? i understand that it a very good product in the markets , but if you know that it does this much harm why hurt millions? its like cause and affect. In my opinion , tobacco companies are looking at the money that is being mad instead of what can happen if tobacco is produced and sold to people. in all cases its a case of ignorance and unintelligence. don't they know that it affects them too?