Issues in Public Health

Providing a broad overview of the field, its historical foundations, and the complexities introduced by globalization. The material comprehensively surveys numerous major determinants of health, ranging from the persistence of infectious diseases and the overwhelming burden of the tobacco epidemic to modern issues like genetics, food security, and the health consequences of armed conflict. A core focus is placed on the extensive and often remediable health inequalities observed worldwide, which are meticulously analyzed using epidemiological data and metrics like Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs). Furthermore, the text explores how political and economic factors influence public health policy, stressing the critical role of the Health Impact Assessment (HIA) tool for evaluating non-health-sector policies. Finally, the book dedicates substantial attention to the critical, long-term global challenges of sustainable development and the direct health implications of climate change.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/medicine_made_simpleProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/