Global and Border Health: Key Concepts, SDGs, and U.S.-Mexico Region

What is the Malawi Freshwater Project focused on?

Addressing water-related issues and contributing to Sustainable Development Goals.

What are the first six Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) addressed in the Water First film?

No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Good Health, Education, Gender Equality, Clean Water.

What is the role of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

Leadership, coordination, standards, surveillance, support, and policy guidance in global health.

What major health issues are prevalent in low and middle-income countries (LMICs)?

The double burden of infectious diseases and chronic diseases.

What are some major global health challenges?

Climate change, non-communicable diseases, emerging infections, access inequities, and refugee/migrant health.

What is the difference between primary care and primary healthcare?

Primary care refers to the first point of contact for health services, while primary healthcare encompasses broader community health services and preventive care.

What are Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs)?

Designated areas with a shortage of healthcare professionals, impacting access to care.

What are Medically Underserved Areas/Populations?

Regions or groups with inadequate access to healthcare services.

What is a population pyramid?

A graphical representation showing the distribution of various age groups in a population.

What are border colonias?

Unincorporated communities along the U.S.-Mexico border that often lack basic services.

What demographic factors are examined in the U.S.-Mexico border region?

Health disparities, associated risk factors, and population characteristics.

What chronic diseases are prevalent in the U.S.-Mexico border region?

Conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes.

What are health disparities?

Differences in health outcomes and access to healthcare among different populations.

What are social determinants of health?

Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age that affect health outcomes.

What is the significance of the U.S.-Mexico border in global health?

It serves as a critical area for examining health disparities and access to care.

What is the mission of the United Nations regarding health?

To promote global health through sustainable development and health equity.

What are some key objectives of global health policy?

To address health challenges that transcend national borders and promote health equity.

What is the importance of analyzing globalization in relation to health?

To understand how global interconnectedness affects health outcomes and access to resources.

What is the impact of climate change on global health?

It exacerbates health issues through environmental changes that affect disease patterns and access to clean resources.

What is the focus of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding border health?

To improve health and well-being of populations living along the U.S.-Mexico border.

What is the significance of the Healthy Border 2030 initiative?

A collaborative effort to enhance health outcomes in the U.S.-Mexico border region.