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What is the role of public health in global collaborations?
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Public health facilitates organized community efforts to prevent disease and promote health on a global scale.
Why is collaboration essential in addressing global health issues?
Global health issues require innovative ideas and resources that can only be effectively managed through multi-sector collaboration.
How does global health impact global security?
Disease outbreaks can destabilize countries and communities, threatening global security.
What are some key concepts studied in global health?
Determinants of health, measurement of health status, cultural importance in health, global burden of disease, health risk factors, and health system organization.
Describe the ring vaccination strategy used in the eradication of smallpox.
A method where vaccinations are given to people in close contact with infected individuals to contain outbreaks.
Explain the link between health and economic development.
Poor health negatively impacts economic growth as it reduces productivity and hinders institutional performance.
What is the definition of global health as defined by the US Institute of Medicine?
Health problems, issues, and concerns that transcend national boundaries and may best be addressed by cooperative actions.
Define health according to the WHO.
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
What are health disparities, and why are they significant in global health?
Health disparities refer to differences in health outcomes across different populations, highlighting inequalities in healthcare access and quality.
What progress has been observed in global health concerning child mortality rates?
Child mortality rates have decreased significantly as a result of improved public health practices.
What was the significance of the National Immunization Days in Bangladesh in 1995 concerning polio?
88% of children received the oral polio vaccine, showcasing an effective immunization strategy.
Identify an ongoing challenge in global health regarding maternal health.
High maternal mortality remains a significant challenge due to inadequate healthcare access and quality.
Why is studying global health important in terms of global connectivity?
Diseases spread more easily due to increased travel and contact, affecting global health security.
What are ethical considerations in global health?
High rates of preventable diseases and malnutrition pose ethical questions about global responsibility.
How do health issues influence educational and productivity outcomes?
Health problems such as malnutrition and lack of medical care can severely impact educational success and productivity, posing ethical challenges.
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