Global health. The current scenario and future perspectives

Editing a book on global health is an ethical imperative given the current circumstances of contemporary society. The purpose of this publication is to communicate and expand knowledge in the field of global health to readers from both the health sector and other spheres of knowledge. lt aims to provide a broad perspective that transcends disciplines. The book is divided into sections covering the foundational theoretical aspects necessary for understanding the evolution of the concept of Global Health. It also analyzes organized social responses to global health issues. Topics include environmental health risks related to the globalization process, updates on diseases of special relevance in the global health landscape over recent decades, and specific socio-health issues that share significant inequities worldwide. We hope this academic effort will be a valuable reference and enjoyable read for those involved in Global Health topics. "In this field of ideological and scientific struggle, the present book on global health from the University ofChile introduces us to a new intellectual debate, reinforcing the concept of global health, more relevant than ever." ÁLVARO FRANCO "...this new publication, which draws attention to the need for a transdisciplinary and critical understanding of the determinants of the political economy of global health, is a welcome addition to the fight for health." ALIANZA LATINOAMERICANA DE SALUD GLOBAL Escuela An i ve rsari o R deSalud 'JI ública ► � 1 DR. SALVADOR ALLENDE UNIVlR!>llJAl) IJl CtHLt 1943 - 2023 RONLABONTÉ FACULTAD DE MEDICINA UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE ISBN: 978-956-19-1327-l