Global Health
The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. As such, global health is influenced by many factors and has taken on an increased sense of urgency in the face of our shrinking planet and the impacts of global warming.
How Income Influences Our Health and Lives
Global populations present large-scale health problems that over the past few decades are being identified and addressed in ways that are both new and novel.
Your ZIP Code May Be Hazardous to Your Health
In the first decade of the 21st century, in spite of a seemingly booming economy, US increases in life expectancy lost ground—but not for everyone.
Defense against Infectious Diseases
At least 21 million extra lives were saved due to the accelerated progress resulting from the efforts of the Millennium Development Goals between 2000 and 2015 in child mortality and malaria, maternal mortality, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis.
Maternal and Child Health
About 830 women die from pregnancy or childbirth related complications around the world every day.
Current and Future Challenges
While countries have managed to decrease deaths from infectious diseases such as malaria and tuberculosis, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, mental illness and injuries are on the rise.