Section 24.4 Global Public Health Objectives Explain the importance of global public health efforts. Describe the types of public health problems that international health organizations work to overcome.

Health Stats Here are some statistics gathered by the World Health Organization. How do you think the United States and other countries can help improve the lives of people in Africa?

Why Are Global Effects Important? • Developing nations are countries with weak economies and low standards of living. Roughly 75 percent of the world’s people live in developing nations. Global efforts provide services and funding to developing nations that might not otherwise have the resources to make their public health programs succeed.

International Health Organizations International health organizations work in developing nations to overcome public health problems such as malnutrition lack of basic medical care poor sanitation lack of clean water

The United Nations United Nations agencies are directly involved in improving the living conditions of people in developing countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) sends people trained in medicine, agriculture, water quality, engineering, and other health-related skills to countries in need. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) focuses on programs that aid children, such as immunization programs, day-care and health centers, and school food programs. UNICEF also runs training programs for nurses and teachers.

International Committee of the Red Cross The world’s largest private international public health organization is the International Committee of the Red Cross, known in Muslim countries as the Red Crescent. The Red Cross organizes assistance anywhere in the world for victims of disasters. The organization provides medical care, food, water, clothing, and temporary shelter.

The Agency for International Development The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was established to provide support for developing nations. A major focus of this support is the distribution of food to countries stricken by famine. USAID also funds programs for immunizations medicines sanitation healthcare training treatment for dehydration

The Peace Corps The Peace Corps is a United States government organization that trains volunteers for public health work in developing nations. Volunteers may help improve agricultural techniques provide healthcare construct shelters improve sanitation and water supply systems Some Peace Corps volunteers serve as advisors in the areas of education, technology, business, and industry.

Other Agencies The governments of many countries sponsor agencies that provide international public health assistance. A number of privately supported organizations provide health services worldwide. Oxfam International The Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere (CARE) churches and missionary groups

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Vocabulary developing nation A country with a weak economy and a low standard of living. World Health Organization (WHO) A United Nations health organization that provides aid to developing nations and collects worldwide health statistics. United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) A United Nations agency that aids children in developing nations.

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