Open AccessGlobalization and Health: A Critical Appraisal
Author(s) -
TZ Swende,
J Sokpo,
F Tamen
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
nigerian journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2667-0526
pISSN - 1115-2613
DOI - 10.4314/njm.v17i2.37372
Subject(s) - globalization , openness to experience , socioeconomic status , global health , political science , health care , development economics , economic growth , medicine , psychology , economics , environmental health , social psychology , law , population
Health has long been recognized as a central feature of development. Globalization tends to be understood as a process of economic integration, but it implies more. It entails openness to trade, ideas, investment, people and culture all of which impact health.
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