NYU Wk 3 Globalization in Health Discussion

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Identify two features of globalization that you think are the most important and discuss one example for each as to how it influences health.

Globalization is the spread of merchandise, crops, goods, and services across national borders. It allows movement and exchanges that foster the interdependence of nations around the world to promote free trade (Fernando, 2020). Two features of globalization that are important to me are global markets and cross-cultural interaction. Global markets influence health through economic development, global trading systems, and by enabling economic growth and economic security (Pim et al., 2005). There has been an upsurge in trading systems and world trade due to the formation of global markets. Moreover, statistics have proven that between 1950 and 1997, total trade has increased by a factor of 14 (WTO, 2003). Cross-cultural interaction focuses on the cultural connections that take place globally, and locally such as social interactions and conflicts, and social equity and social networks. In addition, cross-cultural interactions are applied to help communication channels from different cultures while improving innovations by implementing problem-solving techniques and proper transfer of information (Pim et al., 2005).

Identify a health issue that was not a global threat in the past but, due to changes in globalization, is now a global threat.

Smoking is one of the main causes of cardiovascular disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States with 1 of every 3 deaths occurring from cardiovascular disease (“Health Information|FDA,” 2019). Smoking causes many additional health problems plus spread dangers for stroke (“Health Information|FDA,” 2019). Moreover, this health issue has been around for many years and causes more than 7 million deaths per year (“Fast facts,” 2020). Present-day, cigarette and drug smuggling has become a global problem (Pim et al., 2005). International trade and state security are creating a task force to regulate tobacco consumption and stop illegal drug transmissions.

Discuss what countries might do to prepare for this emerging health threat considering the issue of human rights in low-income and middle-income countries.

Tobacco and drug smuggling are illegal and dangerous. Strict policies and stronger penalties need to be enforced on those who are caught drug trafficking and conducting illicit cigarette trade. Individuals in low-income and middle-income countries can gain knowledge on what is taking place around them through health education which will promote healthy lifestyles (Pim et al., 2005). In addition, global policies and health education can train individuals on unhealthy behaviors and help them gain a level of awareness of what is taking place in their country.

References

Fast facts. (2020, May 22). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fast_facts/index.htm

Fernando, J. (2020, December 12). Globalization. Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/globalization…

Health Information|FDA. (2019, September 12). https:// www.fda.gov › tobacco-products › public-health-education

Martens Pim, Huynen Maud MTE, & Hilderink Henk BM. (2005). The health impacts of globalisation: a conceptual framework. Globalization and Health, 1(1), 14. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1186/1744-86…

WTO: The World Trade Organization in brief. Geneva, World Trade Organization; 2003. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1186/1744-86…

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References

American Psychological Association. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th Ed.). Washington, DC: Author.