Globalização, pobreza e saúde

Abstract

This paper analyses the relationship between globalization, poverty and health, defining and presenting the main characteristics of contemporary globalization. It also establishes the characteristics of poverty today, both globally and regionally. Reviewing articles and world reports, it presents a set of evidence on the relationships between globalization and poverty, as well as their influence on health. Furthermore, it presents the opportunities offered by globalization, through a series of worldwide initiatives prompted by actions among countries under the aegis of the United Nations in general and the WHO in particular, in addition to intergovernmental alliances and coalitions and other civil society representatives.

Health, Human and Sustainable Development

“…Likewise, financial speculation, economic protectionism and trade barriers can harm the economies of poor countries, increasing foreign debts and social inequalities, reducing the social commitment of governments and undermining health programs and policies. Furthermore, due to the increment in migration flows, globalization can also increase the transmission of diseases, sex tourism, drug trafficking and conflicts as a result of economic and territorial disputes (BUSS, 2007).…”

Salud Global en las instituciones académicas latinoamericanas: hacia un desarrollo e identidad propia

“…• La caracterización del fenómeno de la globalización económica en América Latina, y sus efectos en la equidad en acceso a la salud y el bienestar de los pueblos de la Región (Buss, 2007;Marmot y Wilkinson, 2001;WHO, 2008).…”

Environmental responsibility through the view of basic health attention workers

“…In this panorama called social and health inequities. 15 According to some authors, one of the causes of economic and social disparities and access to health care among different world populations, is due to the globalization of the planet faces since the beginning of the great navigations, causing catastrophic consequences, especially in recent decades process for example, the submission of State policies to transnational or global economy. 1,15 This scenario variables converges to impacts on individuals and population groups that are excluded from the benefits of globalization and vulnerable to their costs at the same time face serious limitations as to the benefits of public policies, especially in the health field.…”

“…15 This perspective generates disbelief at the government regarding their ability to work the social and environmental aspects, often tied to special interests. Thus, the inaction of the government, coupled with ignorance of the causes and late manifestation of the effects of environmental degradation, produce a paralysis of action and responsibilities of those perceived as social actors escape, as are health workers.…”