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Conceptualising global health: Theoretical issues and their relevance for teaching
(BioMed Central, 2012)
Background: There has long been debate around the definition of the field of education, research and practice known as global health. In this article we step back from attempts at definition and instead ask what current ...
GENOMICS, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GLOBALHEALTH: THE WORK OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO JOINT CENTRE FOR BIOETHICS
(Centro Interdisciplinario de Estudios en Bioética, Universidad de Chile, 2004)
Setting priorities for knowledge translation of Cochrane reviews for health equity: evidence for equity
(2017)
Abstract
Background
A focus on equity in health can be seen in many global development goals and reports, research and international declarations. With the development of a ...
Globalization, health and equity: contradictions and uncertainties
(2007-07)
On stating some ideas on the challenges faced by the public health professionals, the author declares his optimism about their work and this optimism is supported on the following considerations: the public health professionals ...
Health equity: evidence synthesis and knowledge translation methods
(2013-06-22)
Abstract
Background
At the Rio Summit in 2011 on Social Determinants of Health, the global community recognized a pressing need to take action on reducing health inequities. This requires an ...
A scoping review of intersectoral action for health equity involving governments
(Springer, 2012)
Objectives We carried out a scoping review to identify
and describe scholarly and grey literature referring to
global cases of intersectoral action for health equity featuring
a central role for governments.
Methods ...
The feminization of medicine in Latin America: ‘More-the-merrier’ will not beget gender equity or strengthen health systems
(Elsevier, 2022)
This viewpoint addresses the lack of gender diversity in medical leadership in Latin America and the gap in evidence on gender dimensions of the health workforce. While Latin America has experienced a dramatic change in ...
Policy considerations to promote equitable cervical cancer screening and treatment in Peru
(Levy Library Press, 2021)
Background: Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of death among Peruvian women. Women seeking screening or treatment services experience delays in receiving screening results provided at community clinics or district ...