Global health and medical anthropology examine how globalization impacts health worldwide. They explore inequalities in healthcare access, the spread of diseases, and the interplay between traditional and modern medical practices across cultures.
These fields shed light on how global economic systems and power structures affect health outcomes. They also investigate how , mental health issues, and pharmaceutical industries are shaped by and contribute to globalization processes.
Global Health Disparities
Structural Inequalities in Global Health
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arise from unequal distribution of resources, power, and wealth between and within countries
in health refers to the systemic ways social, economic, and political structures harm health of marginalized populations
Lack of access to healthcare, clean water, and adequate nutrition contributes to health disparities (lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality rates)
Globalization exacerbates health inequalities through uneven development, exploitation of labor and resources, and erosion of social safety nets
Biopolitics and Reproductive Health
involves the governance and regulation of populations through health policies and interventions
is a key arena of biopolitics, as states seek to control fertility, reproduction, and population growth
Globalization impacts reproductive health through spread of , of reproductive technologies (surrogacy, IVF), and influence of global health agendas
persist, with limited access to contraception, safe abortion, and maternal healthcare in many low- and middle-income countries
Globalization and Disease
Pandemics in a Globalized World
Globalization facilitates the rapid spread of across borders through increased travel, trade, and migration
Pandemics like , , and influenza highlight the global interconnectedness of health and the need for coordinated responses
Social and economic inequalities shape the uneven impact of pandemics, with marginalized populations often more vulnerable to infection and less able to access care
, including the and international agreements, plays a crucial role in pandemic preparedness and response
Mental Health and Pharmaceuticals
addresses the burden of mental disorders worldwide and the disparities in access to mental healthcare
Globalization influences the spread of Western psychiatric categories and treatments, while also shaping local understandings and experiences of mental distress
examines the global production, distribution, and consumption of medicines, including issues of access, regulation, and medicalization
The global pharmaceutical industry is a major driver of health inequalities, with profit-driven research and pricing limiting access to essential medicines in low- and middle-income countries
Medical Systems and Practices
Pluralism and Traditional Medicine
refers to the coexistence of multiple medical systems within a society, including biomedicine, , and alternative therapies
Traditional medicine, such as , , and , remains widely used in many countries alongside biomedicine
Globalization has led to the commodification and appropriation of traditional medical knowledge, as well as the integration of certain practices into global health interventions (acupuncture, herbal medicines)
involves travel across borders to access medical care, often driven by cost, quality, or availability of treatments (dental work, cosmetic surgery, experimental therapies)