What Are Global Health Issues?
What are health problems that affect people worldwide and cross country borders?
Global health issues.
What type of diseases last a long time and include heart disease and diabetes?
Chronic diseases
What environmental change worsens heat illnesses and mosquito-borne diseases?
Climate change
What disease is controlled by insecticide-treated bed nets?
Malaria
What fields can you study to prepare for a career in global health?
Public Health, Biology, Nursing, Environmental Science, or International Relations.
Name two infectious diseases that impact global health.
COVID-19 and malaria.
What causes hospital overcrowding when there aren’t enough trained professionals?
Shortage of medical workers
What disease spreads through unsafe drinking water?
Cholera
What campaigns give shots to prevent disease?
Vaccination campaigns
What types of organizations can you volunteer with to gain experience in global health?
NGOs and health clinics.
What factors influence global health issues besides poverty, inequality, and environment?
Politics
What difficult choice do families face due to high medical costs?
Choosing between treatment or basic needs like food and housing.
What are factors like poverty, education, and healthcare access called?
Social determinants of health.
What happens when outbreaks overwhelm health systems?
Treatment becomes difficult.
What campaigns help reduce preventable diseases?
Vaccination campaigns.
What helps spread health problems quickly across countries?
Travel and trade.
What causes some people to get advanced care while others can’t afford basic treatment?
Healthcare inequality
What problem do refugees face when they don’t have steady healthcare?
Inconsistent access to healthcare
What kind of problems might survivors of infectious diseases face?
Long-term health effects.
Who provides health education and support in communities?
Community health workers
What do countries need to do to solve global health problems?
Cooperate and share resources.
What kind of diseases spread quickly and easily?
Infectious diseases
What can cause hospitals to close and medical supplies to be disrupted?
Political instability
Besides vaccines, what is essential to controlling infectious diseases?
Clean water
What helps improve communication in global health by allowing you to talk with diverse people?
Learning languages like French, Spanish, or Arabic