Global Health Council
What is the meaning of global health?
“Global health is an area for study, research, and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide.
What are the top 10 global health issues?
They identified 1) health systems, 2) mental health crises, 3) reproductive and sexual health, 4) malnutrition and food safety, 5) diabetes, 6) cancer, 7) environmental pollution, 8) substance abuse, 9) infectious diseases, and 10) climate change.
What is global health risk?
Global health risks is a comprehensive assessment of leading risks to global health. It provides detailed global and regional estimates of premature mortality, disability and loss of health attributable to 24 global risk factors.
How can we improve global health?
Training more people to respond to global public health threats can help reduce negative health outcomes. Disease monitoring is key to controlling outbreaks and preventing deaths, but many countries don’t have effective surveillance and laboratory systems.