Globalization, Health and the Global South: A Critical Approach

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Globalization is a form of social change, reshaping the socio-spatial milieu in which human strive, and in which health and disease are managed and controlled. And yet the effects of globalization are distributed unevenly, with opportunities open for some but not for all. Globalization, Health and the Global South is an important textbook for any student of this fascinating area. Examining the dynamics of globalization through the lens of the Global South, it highlights risks and vulnerabilities that effect different regions and contexts, exacerbating inequalities despite the continuing speed of global processes. The books takes a critical approach to the topic, offering readers a deep understanding of health discourses and discussing a range of key topics, including migrant health, the role of politics and diplomacy, and the Coronavirus epidemic. Including further reading and end of chapter discussion questions, this essential textbook will be important reading for students across the health social sciences. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents List of figures List of tables Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1 Conceptualizing Globalization and Health 1.1 Introduction 1.2 How to Define Globalization and Health 1.2.1 What Is Globalization? 1.2.2 Globalization of Nothing and Something 1.2.3 What Is Health? 1.3 Globalization and Health: The Basic Links 1.3.1 Health Is Responsive to the Globalizing Social Change 1.3.2 Health as an Indicator of Globalization 1.3.3 Reflexive Relationship between Globalization and Health 1.3.4 Multidimensional Globalization and Health 1.3.5 Differential Effects of Globalization on Health 1.4 Globalization and Health: Setting the Global South Perspective 1.4.1 Globalization and Health: Critical Matters Arising 1.4.1.1 Manufactured Epidemics 1.4.1.2 Global Health and Securitization Agenda 1.5 Summary Critical Thinking Questions Suggested Readings References Chapter 2 Many Faces of Globalization of Health 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Conceptualizing Global Health 2.3 Faces of Globalization of Health 2.3.1 Globalization of Health Risks/Vulnerabilities 2.3.2 Globalization of Lifestyle Diseases 2.3.3 Globalization of Healthcare 2.3.4 Globalization of Health Technology 2.3.5 Globalization of Health Indicators and Targets 2.3.6 Globalization of Health Policies and Partnerships 2.3.7 Globalization of Medicalization 2.3.8 Globalization of Health Rights 2.4 Summary Critical Thinking Questions Suggested Readings References Chapter 3 Social and Global Determinants of Health 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Social Context of Population Health (Within the Global Context) 3.2.1 Social Determinants of Health 3.2.1.1 Poverty in the Global South 3.2.1.2 Education and Health Literacy 3.2.1.3 Employment and Working Condition 3.2.1.4 Environment and Living Conditions 3.2.1.5 Access to Healthcare and Social Protection 3.2.1.6 Lifestyle Factors 3.3 Global Determinants of Health (GDH) 3.3.1 Economic Regulations and Health Markets 3.3.2 Global Flow of People and Information 3.3.3 Global Culture and Health 3.3.4 Environmental Change and Challenges 3.3.5 Health Technology Transfer and Exchange 3.3.6 Global Politics and Policies of Healthcare 3.4 Summary Critical Thinking Questions Suggested Readings References Chapter 4 Globalization and Health: A Theoretical Lens 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Structuration Theory and Globalization of Health 4.3 Risk Society Theory 4.4 Political Economy of Globalized Health 4.4.1 World System Analysis of Global Health Inequalities 4.5 Summary Critical Thinking Questions Suggested Readings References Chapter 5 Globalization and NCDs in the Global South 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Burden of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) in the Global South 5.3 Behavioral Factors in Noncommunicable Diseases 5.3.1 Smoking and Tobacco Use 5.3.2 Harmful Use of Alcohol 5.3.3 Inadequate Physical Activity 5.3.4 Unhealthy Diet 5.4 McDonaldization Theory 5.6 Global NCDs Control Targets for 2025 5.7 Summary Critical Thinking Questions Suggested Readings References Chapter 6 Globalization and Infectious Diseases 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Burden of Infectious Diseases in the Global South 6.3 Global Health Emergencies: The Case of Zika and Ebola 6.3.1 Zika Virus in South America and the Caribbean 6.3.2 Ebola Virus Disease in West Africa 6.4 Factors in the Emergence and Re-Emergence of Infectious Diseases 6.4.1 Land Use in Agriculture 6.4.2 Urbanization 6.4.3 Human–Animal Interface 6.4.4 Human Mobility 6.4.5 Technology and Industry 6.4.6 Breakdown of Public Health Measures 6.5 Summary Critical Thinking Questions Suggested Readings References Chapter 7 Globalization and Health: The Case of COVID-19 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Globalization and the State of COVID-19 in the Global South 7.3 Infodemic and COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories 7.3.1 Conspiracy Theory on the Reality of COVID-19 7.3.2 Conspiracy Theory on the Origin of COVID-19 7.3.3 Conspiracy Theory on the Transmission of COVID-19 7.3.4 Other COVID-19 Myths 7.4 Spread, Consequences and Control of COVID-19 7.5 Looking Forward 7.6 Summary Critical Thinking Questions Suggested Readings References Chapter 8 Global Health Politics and Diplomacy 8.1 Introduction 8.2 The What Is and Why of Politics in Global Health 8.2.1 Differential Concerns and Priorities 8.2.2 Differential Capacity and Resources 8.2.3 Global Health and Trickle-Down Science 8.2.4 Weak Health Governance and Political Will 8.3 Framing the Global Health Agenda 8.3.1 Global Health Security 8.3.2 Health and Development 8.3.3 Health as Global Public Good 8.3.4 Health and Human Rights 8.3.5 Global Health Networks 8.3.6 Global Health Ethics 8.4 Summary Critical Thinking Questions Suggested Readings References Chapter 9 Globalization and Migrants’ Health: A Global South Perspective 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Forced Migration: A Global Health Issue 9.2.1 Human Smuggling 9.2.2 Human Trafficking 9.2.3 Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) 9.3 Migration–Health Nexus 9.3.1 Migrant Living Conditions 9.3.2 Working Conditions 9.3.3 Migrant-Specific Health Risks and Lifestyle Factors 9.3.4 Social Integration and Well-Being 9.3.5 Access to Healthcare 9.3.6 Governance and Migration Policy 9.4 Summary Critical Thinking Questions Suggested Readings References Chapter 10 Global Health Targets and the Global South 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Global Health Targets 10.2.1 The Unmet Previous Targets: “Health for all” by the Year 2000 10.2.2 From Health Targets of Millennium to Sustainable Development Goals 10.3 Critical Factors in the Healthcare Situation of the Global South 10.3.1 Access to Medicines and Vaccines 10.3.2 Health Worker Migration 10.3.3 Healthcare Financing 10.3.4 Urban Bias in Healthcare Services 10.3.5 The Fall and Rise of Alternative Medicine 10.3.6 Health Governance and Political Will 10.4 Summary Critical Thinking Questions Suggested Readings References Chapter 11 Global Health Initiatives in the Global South 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Understanding Global Health Initiatives 11.2.1 Roll Back Malaria (RBM) 11.2.2 Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM) 11.2.3 Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations 11.2.4 Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) 11.2.5 Global Health Council 11.3 Major Challenges of Global Health Initiatives 11.3.1 Improved but Inadequate Funding 11.3.2 Parallel Systems 11.3.3 Poor Harmonization of Health Strategies 11.3.4 Poor Community Engagement 11.3.5 Local Mistrust and Conspiracy Theories 11.3.6 Scale-Up and Sustainability Problem 11.4 Summary Critical Thinking Questions Suggested Readings References Index